Melting Area Operator

Position Summary We are looking for two temporary 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 High school diploma or equivalent Job Responsibilities 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. Skills & Qualifications 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. Training 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