Dross Handler

Rosemount, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 22 - 25

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Dross Handler

Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Location: Rosemount MN

Working Schedule: Full-time

Position Overview:
The Dross Handler supports Operations by safely and efficiently transporting scrap and dross to and from the furnace. Additionally ensure that established handling and disposal procedures are followed.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected starting wage for this position is between $22.00-$25.00/hr. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

EGA Spectro Alloys provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays Plus your birthday
401(k) with company match
Annual clothing allowance
Comprehensive Medical Plan
Free Dental and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Production Foreman and/or Traffic Assistant or Manager to schedule and set-up charge bins weigh scrap and stage all metal to be charged to the furnaces.
Receive and handle nonferrous materials ensuring proper storage and organization.
Conduct quality inspections and assays on aluminum alloys to ensure they meet specified standards.
Identify and address any defects or discrepancies in the materials.
Inspect all metal to be charged to the furnaces for wet and/or corroded scrap. Warn others as appropriate of dangerous scrap.
Coordinating with the Quality Team the sampling of molten metal and addition of alloy elements in accordance to defined procedures.
Coordinating with the Furnace Operator(s) the skimming of dross.
Follow all procedures for proper storage and disposal of furnace dross. Ensure that all dross bins are properly maintained are dry (not moved in the snow or rain) and stored behind the baseline.
Maintain metal charges and dross weights paperwork and documentation as required.
Properly cool dross before being dumped and/or broken up. If dumped when hot ensure the proper amount of flux is applied.
Keep work area clean and free from scrap and dross.
Ensure that all charging and skimming tools are clean preheated and properly maintained.
Ensure that all Rolling Equipment used is working properly (inspected and preventive and planned maintenance).
Follow safe practices when loading trailers to ensure even weight distribution.
Assist Furnace Operator(s) with troubleshooting or emergencies that occur at the furnace or in the pit.
Assist Maintenance if necessary to ensure minimal production downtime.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Required:

Minimum 3 years work experience in an industrial manufacturing plant
Basic Computer skills

Preferred:

High School Diploma
Bi-lingual English/Spanish

The following training will be provided by Spectro Alloys. Candidates already trained in these areas will receive preference:

Safety and Operational training. (PPE Molten Metal Handling Casting etc.)
Hazwoper Smoke House
Other Spectro Alloys specific Rolling Equipment and Process Certifications

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy equipment and machinery.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required by production needs.
Ability to work in various temperature environments as needed in manufacturing settings.

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions operations safety procedures and hazardous labels.

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete.

EGA Spectro Alloys is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We believe that a variety of perspectives backgrounds and experiences enriches our team drives innovation and contributes to our collective success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About EGA Spectro Alloys:
EGA Spectro Alloys is a leading secondary foundry alloy producer in the United States specializing in recycling post-consumer aluminum scrap into premium high-quality aluminum alloys. Founded in 1973 and based in Rosemount Minnesota the company has a long history of providing aluminum recycling solutions for various industries.

Job Title: Dross HandlerClassification: Hourly (Non-exempt)Location: Rosemount MNWorking Schedule: Full-timePosition Overview:The Dross Handler supports Operations by safely and efficiently transporting scrap and dross to and from the furnace. Additionally ensure that established handling and dispos...