Melt Operator

Pier Foundry & Pattern Shop, Inc.Pier Foundry & Pattern Shop, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of grey and ductile iron castings. With over 130 years of experience and tradition, Pier Foundry delivers high quality castings with the shortest lead times in the business.We are currently seeking committed, hardworking, and reliable individuals to fill this role in our heavy industrial manufacturing environment!WAGE: $22.50 per hourSHIFT: 10-hour shifts: M-Th- 5:00AM-3:30PM + Overtime, when available. Occasional weekend shifts for furnace reline.BENEFITS:Competitive Wage + Overtime When AvailableMedical/Dental/Life Insurance and Long-term/Short-term Disability401k + MatchPaid Time OffHealth Savings AccountSafety Focused EnvironmentOpportunities for AdvancementOn-the-job TrainingParental LeaveReferral ProgramREPORTS TO: Production Supervisor - MeltJOB SUMMARY:Fully cross trained in all aspects of Melt department to flex into roles as needed throughout the day to achieve agreed upon performance levels with respect to job safety, quality, production, housekeeping and delivery. Perform all duties within the Melt department as required.PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:This position involves regular: bending and lifting; continuous standing for long periods of time on anti-fatigue mats; pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy parts and machines repetitively, must be able to use arms, hands, legs and feet in repetitive motions. Must be able to wear required PPE including safety boots, ear plugs, hard hat with face shield, gloves, flame-retardant jacket, apron, spats.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GED.2+ years "hands-on" production experience in a foundry Melt department.Knowledge of charging practices, metal chemistries and refractory's.Ability to communicate in English minute by minute production updates via two-way radio – required.Prior experience successfully working with ISO 9001 requirements.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:Organizes work for smooth operation of the Melt department through coordinating activities including:Assist Shift Supervisor in identifying and requisitioning needed department supplies.Oversee and ensure department cleanliness (pouring decks, pouring line pits, dumpers, preheater, front furnace pit, ladle reline area, etc.)Responsible for the restocking of melt consumablesPerform Melt department tasks as needed including:Assist furnace operator at key points in process, run furnace when neededPerforms production test to assure quality iron is being producedOperates distribution and pouring ladles as neededAssist in shifting/line tending as neededResponsible for relining and up-keep of distribution, pouring ladles and starter blocksAssist in furnace relines, overhauls and patchingMaintain and clean equipment including ladles, furnace covers, starter blocks, torches, temperature sticks and charge buckets, etc.Completes daily melt hoist inspections.Other duties as assigned.All job offers are contingent on passing drug/alcohol test and criminal background check.