Melt Utility, 3rd Shift

EJ•Ardmore, OK

21h•Onsite

About The Position

EJ is hiring a Melt Utility to monitor and operate furnaces that melt gray and ductile iron for the casting process. The position is located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and is listed for 3rd shift. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift premium. The role involves operating and maintaining a coreless induction furnace, handling molten metal and materials, and cleaning and repairing furnaces and ladles. The employee is expected to support EJ’s mission, values, safety beliefs, employee engagement, and company policies and procedures. The job requires frequent use of hands, standing, walking, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to pass respirator testing and wear a respirator as needed. The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat; the noise level is usually loud.

Requirements

Be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Pass the respirator testing protocol and wear a respirator as needed.
Meet the position's vision requirements, including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a coreless induction furnace for melting iron.
Operate an industrial crane to hoist equipment onto the deck and furnace.
Operate a forklift as needed to transport supplies and equipment.
Skim slag from molten metal using a slag rake.
Transfer molten metal from the furnace to a transfer ladle.
Collect iron samples using a ceramic fiber cup for metallurgical analysis.
Clean furnaces and equipment, and repair refractory lining using air hammers and pneumatic rammers.
Knock out and clean ladles using air hammers and chisels.
Add material to alloy bins using a forklift and hoist.
Promote the company's culture, mission, vision, and core values, including its safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, policies, and procedures.