Melter Helper

Ferroworks•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The newly created Company, FerroWorks, has locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA including McConway and Torley and Standard Forged, which have been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first US transcontinental railroad was completed. We have been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high-quality railroad industry products. As McConway is the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have and has led to a product line that includes every ARR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the US. McConway & Torley is currently searching for a Melter Helper. As a Melter Helper you will deliver metal to specifications safely, accurately and on time. Keep furnaces full, and safely and thoroughly clean the furnaces and ladles. Location: Pittsburgh, PA Shift: 2nd Shift, will train on first. Must be able to work any shift

Requirements

1 year relevant experience in foundry or heavy industry
Must be a team player and safety oriented
Must have predictable attendance
High school degree or GED is required.
Must pass melter training to become certified melter.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy

Responsibilities

Assist the melter to deliver metal to specifications
Assist the melter with furnace controls/functions
Assist in verifying chemistry results and measuring alloy’s
Assist in maintaining furnace through inspection refractory inspection and hot gunning
Assist in maintaining quality standards
Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned