McWane Ductile New Jersey Melting Reliefman-Spare

McWane Ductile•Phillipsburg, NJ

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 daily. The role emphasizes safety, equipment reliability, and housekeeping, while assisting with production duties throughout the shift as needed. The position requires relevant industrial, manufacturing, or foundry experience, and the ability to perform departmental tasks described in job and work instructions. Work takes place in high-heat, loud, dusty, and wet environments and involves physical activity, including lifting and handling tools and equipment. 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 outlined in job and work instructions.
Ability to 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.
Ability to work in high-heat, loud, dusty, and wet environments.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 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.
Perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds and operating tools such as chipping guns and rammers.
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 integrity and condition 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.
Perform start-up and operational duties, such as 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.
Complete additional duties assigned by the supervisor to support production and operational needs.