Production Operator-Refining

Hoover & Strong•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hoover & Strong, founded in 1912, is a family-owned jewelry manufacturer and refiner. We cater to the jewelry industry by producing over 30,000 eco-friendly and responsibly sourced jewelry products, all made in the USA. Our products and services include jewelry, contract castings, findings, mill products, and eco-friendly metal refining. A team of over 90 enthusiastic and dedicated coworkers have created a progressive, family-oriented work environment that encourages personal growth, the sharing of creative ideas and responsible practices. Our work ethic is strong, and we strive for excellence and innovation in everything that we do. Providing high-quality products and professional services is our passion and we do it all in a casual, non-corporate atmosphere with respect and appreciation for one another. Make a difference in YOUR life and become a part of the Hoover Family!

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Ability to follow all safety policies and help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and federal and state requirements
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change in work demands, and be self-motivated
Ensure accuracy, accountability, and be detail oriented
May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting or kneeling
Able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 60 lbs.)

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Smelt material in a high temperature induction furnace to produce metal bullion
Maintain dependable attendance and arrive on time for all scheduled shifts
Clean, drill and process bullion for assay testing
Use organizational skills to keep customer lots separate throughout the smelting process
Perform equipment maintenance including furnace and filtration system maintenance
Communicate with lead to determine status of assigned projects
Maintain work area in clean, safe, and orderly manner
Use proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation
Measure and record data with accuracy for input into internal job tracking system including weights and pertinent figures
Load furnaces daily with customer scrap lots containing towels, gloves, dirt, paper, rags, dust and precious metal
Run ball mills to further pulverize debris from customer sweeps lots
Organize and segregate customer lots keeping them with designated paperwork
Weigh, photograph and write description of customer sweeps lots
Document dock inventory accurately
Operate forklift (can be trained) to receive shipments from outside vendors – unload trucks
Prepare outgoing shipments and proper paperwork
Other duties as assigned