Production Associate

Production Associate

As a Production Associate, you will play a crucial role in the production process by operating the ingot casting line, densimeter, and pour station, while ensuring the proper level of ladle. You will be responsible for furnace charging, including measuring levels, operating controls, and charging materials using calculation methods. Additionally, you will manage furnace exhaust, pump control operations, and circulation handling with skimming and shipping. Your role will also involve furnace tapping and operating forklifts, front-end loaders, spectrometers, and milling and sanding machines. Maintaining accurate operational records and assisting in training team members are also key aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

• Operate the ingot casting line and densimeter.
• Ensure proper levels at the pour station and manage ladle operations.
• Perform furnace charging by measuring levels and operating furnace controls.
• Utilize calculation methods for weighing materials in pounds and kilograms.
• Manage furnace exhaust by operating damper and door controls.
• Understand and operate pump controls effectively.
• Handle circulation, including skimming and shipping.
• Perform furnace tapping with proper techniques.
• Operate forklifts and front-end loaders safely.
• Utilize spectrometers, milling, and sanding machines.
• Maintain and monitor accurate operational records.
• Assist in training and directing inexperienced team members.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating forklifts and general machinery.
• Experience in general labor and production environments.
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to maintain productivity and communicate effectively with management.
• Positive behaviors toward colleagues and a willingness to learn and improve skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you can develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery and be part of a company that values safety, quality, and productivity. Experience a workplace that promotes learning and improvement, ensuring personal and professional growth.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hot, dusty, and noisy plant environment, requiring adaptability and resilience. The work schedule follows a 2x3x2 pattern, with shifts from 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Troy,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.