McWane Ductile New Jersey Melting Reliefman-Spare
About The Position
The Senior Melter Spare supports the melting department by maintaining and repairing critical furnace and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient production. Duties include cleaning and rebuilding tap holes and slag systems, maintaining ladles and runners, operating melt deck equipment, and ensuring required measurements and conditions are met each day. The role emphasizes safety, equipment reliability, and housekeeping, and may assist with other production duties throughout the shift. The job requires the ability to understand and perform departmental tasks described in job and work instructions. The position is non-exempt, and pay is listed as $27.96 to $90.96, with rates governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical.
Requirements
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and comprehend and perform departmental tasks described in job and work instructions.
- Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds and operating tools such as chipping guns and rammers.
- Ability to work in high-heat, loud, dusty, and wet environments.
- Frequent walking, bending, standing, climbing, crouching, and squatting; regular use of hands to handle tools and equipment.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, with or without mechanical assistance.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of relevant industrial, manufacturing, or foundry experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules, procedures, and environmental requirements; complete job-specific environmental training and promptly report safety concerns.
- Maintain required certifications and training, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and fall protection.
- Clean and maintain slag and iron handling equipment, including bull ladles, tap holes, slag notches, and runners.
- Chip, repair, rebuild, and maintain tap holes, slag notches, and related components; ensure correct measurements and inspect high spots and slag areas daily.
- Maintain the condition and integrity of the melt box, spout, and associated equipment.
- Operate production equipment as needed, including tending the cupola, operating the bull ladle, and running the skip car throughout the shift.
- Perform start-up and operational duties, including lancing out the tap hole and supporting bottom drop activities as assigned.
- Inspect tools and equipment, including chipping guns and gas hoses, to ensure they are in proper working condition.
- Maintain a clean and orderly melt deck and work area.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor to support production and operational needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Family medical coverage available for as low as $42.63 per week
- Vacation/PSL and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
