Furnace & Crane Operator

Buick Resource Recycling Boss, MO 65440, USA Description At The Doe Run Company, our jobs help supply minerals and metals that support our way of life. $28.59/hour 5% targeted monthly bonus. Insurance benefits start day 1. 80 hours vacation after 90 days. On-the-job training with career growth opportunities. The Doe Run Company is seeking a Furnace & Crane Operator to complete duties in the hot metals department to support furnace operations (including blast, reverb & sweat) and support positions (feed floor, loader operator, and slag treatment). This day shift position will be located at The Buick Resource Recycling Facility in Boss, MO. Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of three years of work experience. Manufacturing, refinery, or casting preferred. Basic knowledge/familiarity with PLC systems and process monitoring. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient in large mobile equipment operation. Proficient skills in general maintenance: ability to tighten, lubricate and clean mechanical parts, maintain hydraulic fluid levels, and change belts. Basic knowledge of computers. Basic understanding of chemistry or furnace operation. Responsibilities: Follow furnace process and procedures to smelt lead material. Monitor furnace functioning and adjust feed rate and airflow within operational parameters. Monitor the chemistry and levels of slag & lead, making needed adjustments. Perform work area and machinery pre-shift inspections and maintain a clean work area. Perform general inspections and maintenance on equipment and machinery. Act as a resource and assist the furnace department, with all related jobs (feed floor, slag system, loader operator) providing backup support where needed. Operate overhead crane, bobcat, and other equipment to support furnace operations. Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance. Other duties as assigned. Work Environment, Physical & Lifting: Regularly required to wear personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, respirator, hearing protection and eyewear and work near moving, mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to vibration, loud noise levels and extreme heat. Occasionally work with fall protection when working at heights of 4’ or more. Frequently requires walking, reaching with ands/arms, repetitive movement, and moving up and down from/to a sitting position on the floor. Occasionally requires sitting, talking, feeling attributes of objects, grasping, pushing, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, or balancing. Requires clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, the ability to judge distance and spatial relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 100 pounds. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper, and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates the Resource Recycling facility, one of the world’s largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri. The company also owns six operating mines in one of the world’s largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri: Brushy Creek, Buick, Casteel, Fletcher/West Fork, Mine 29/Viburnum and Sweetwater. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection, and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona. For more information, visit . All job offers are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion and clearance of post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check. Background checks include verification of education, employment history, and criminal record review. The role may also require a motor vehicle record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance. Doe Run is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans. Qualifications Skills Required Maintenance Some Knowledge Computer Some Knowledge Experience Required 3 years: Minimum of three years of work experience. Manufacturing, refinery, or casting preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Doe Run Company