Melt Utility Technician
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Job Summary: Melt Utility Technician
Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is currently hiring a Melt Utility Technician for our operation. The Melt Utility Technician a member of our Melt Department responsible for the daily preparation and operation of melting equipment and operations. Competitive wages starting at $22.20. with .50 pr hr increases every 6 months until the established top rate of pay is achieved. Additional Paid Relief Days$1000 SIGN ON BONUS(Paid in increments throughout the first year of continued employment) and this position is eligible for Production Incentive Program.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists in preheat melting tapping de-gas charging scrap lime and alloyws slagging off taking heat temperatures taking chemistry samples making additons and pouring operation.
- Assist with daily preparation of E-3 furnace by cleaning and changing out electrodes.
- Cleans and inspects plates molds pouring pits and ladles
- Assisting with the constructing and setting up bottom pour plates stools stools molds and hot tops.
- Assisting with daily preparation of ladles; inspection of Argon lines and plugs clean and inspect slide gate insert correct size nozzle plates etc.
- Assisting with the Degas preparation and operation; ensuring all functions of Degas are pre-checked prior to the start of operation.
- Assisting with weighing alloys for heat/verify weights as required.
- Monitoring supply inventories.
- Assisting with overhead crane activities i.e. hooking and unhooking sling chains for operators etc.
- Reporting all deviations from product specifications.
- Performs other department duties as assigned>
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work in Team Environment.
- Proficient math skills (addition subtraction multiplication etc.)
- Must be able to read tape measure.
- Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate unforeseen/emergency circumstances.
- Proficiency in accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
Education/Experiences:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Construction background of 1-5 year preferred.
- Previous OSHA certifications preferred.
- Forklift certification preferred.
- Overhead cab crane experience preferred.
- Previous foundry experience preferred.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions
- Must be capable of lifting up to 80 lbs regularly
- Ability to work at heights and confined areas.
- Exposed to heat from furnace and hot metal
- Exposed to seasonal temperature changes
- Manufacturing environment with noise dust and vibration
Benefits:
- Eligible upon hire: Company paid safety shoes and prescription safety glasses.
- Eligible after 30 days;medical/prescription drug coverage dental vision insurances company provided Basic Life and AD&D insurance additional voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity accident and critical illness insurance paid holidays.
- Eligible at 60 days (520 working hours): Participation in the production incentive pay program (potential to add $1-$2 per hour to base pay based on production)
- Eligible after 90 days;paidrelief days Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacationemployee referral program
- Eligible after 6 months;401K program
Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
No calls or agencies please. Superior Forge & Steel Corporation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 H-1 H-2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is a manufacturer of forged hardened steel rolls for hot and cold rolling of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. We also provide other products and services such as commercial ingots specialty forging heat treatment and machining.
Were committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us by email or by phone ext. 241
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Ammonia
- CDL
- Emergency
- Safety Rules
- HVAC
- OSHA
- Safety Procedures
- Routine Maintenance
- Water Quality
- Water Distribution
- Plant Equipment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Air Compressors
