Metal Production

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Minerva, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the operation of large capacity vacuum furnaces used in the production of vacuum melted master metal. This role involves preparing ingot molds, assisting with furnace lining, and processing ingots through stripping, pushing, cropping, and blasting or grinding. The position also includes breaking and grinding charge ends, assisting with coil assembly changes, and receiving revert into the MMIT system. The individual will become familiar with the operation of the vacuum furnace and related equipment, and will receive instructions from the master metal supervisor.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain forklift license and safely operate the machine regularly.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Regular attendance.
Ability to work weekday and weekend overtime.

Responsibilities

Assists in the operation of the vacuum furnace by helping to charge and pour metal alloys, and taking and identifying heat samples.
Occasionally performs any and all duties required in the actual operation of the vacuum furnace.
Prepares all types of molds used in ingot production; places ingot molds on dolly for loading into the vacuum furnace; preheats ingot molds and moves ingot molds into the vacuum furnace.
Removes ingot molds from vacuum furnace, strips ingot mold tundishes.
Assists operators in changing of coil assembly, skulling and patching of furnace lining.
Identifies, sorts, weighs and labels processed alloy and revert.
Assists in maintaining revert and bar inventory.
Identifies and maintains accurate records on the makeup of master heats.
Sets up and operates pusher and saw to crop ends and stencils identification of ingot by master metal heat number.
Sets up and operates break press to break ingots to appropriate size and weight.
Uses a scale to verify weight.
Grinds broken charge points and chamfers edge.
Performs alloy type test and stickers charge per break and cut card.
Uses a variety of hand tools such as grinders, chisels, wrenches, metabo, etc. to accomplish the miscellaneous duties of servicing and operation various machines.
Stencils materials identification as specified.
Uses overhead crane, hoists, fork lift and other devices to handle or move metal.
Changes abrasive wheels and other consumable products as required.
Adds media to ingot blaster units.
Keeps working area clean and orderly.
Perform other duties as prescribed by the Master Metal Supervisor.