Melting Area Operator

**Position Summary

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We are looking for employees to support production needs on the night shift in a small foundry operation. Candidates with previous manufacturing experience are preferred.

This is a hands-on production position that requires standing, lifting, bending, and working in a foundry environment. Employees will be required to wear a full helmet PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator), which provides filtered air to the employee while working.

**Education Requirements

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• High school diploma or equivalent

**Job Responsibilities

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• Clean pouring boards using appropriate equipment and troughs and set up boards for pouring.

• Turn on and monitor the wet scrubber system.

• Load alloy into lazy pans and maintain required records.

• Load and operate the jaw crusher and bucket conveyor.

• Weigh and record dross cleaned from furnaces by the pouring crew.

• Maintain a clean work area and remove nickel/aluminum alloy dust.

• Assist with training new operators as needed.

• Clean the mill when required.

• Properly place hazardous and non-hazardous waste into the appropriate satellite accumulation areas.

• Follow all site safety procedures and PPE requirements.

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**Skills & Qualifications

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• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.

• Comfortable working in a foundry/manufacturing environment.

• Ability to stand, lift, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

• Ability and willingness to wear a full helmet PAPR while performing required duties.

• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions.

• Additional job-specific skills will be provided through on-the-job training.

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**Training

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Required training will be completed within 60 days of New Hire Orientation and annually thereafter. Training may include:

• On-site classroom-style training

• Computer-based training with follow-up site or department-specific instruction

• Third-party training conducted either on-site or off-site