Aluminum Melt Room Operator — Foundry Technician

Orlick Industries; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision care

Prescription medication

Extended health care coverage

Annual wage reviews

Tuition reimbursement

Pension contributions

Safety boots coverage

Job summary

Orlick Industries is seeking a Melt Room Operator to maintain safe, continuous operation of the melting furnace and produce high quality aluminum ingots for die cast production. The role requires ability to drive a forklift and work with molten metal in front of industrial furnaces.

You will work Monday to Thursday with 10 hour weekly rotating shifts (Days 7:00am - 5:00pm; Afternoons 5:00pm - 3:00am). Benefits include dental, vision care, prescription medication, extended health care coverage,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience working in a foundry.
• Ability to operate a forklift and hold a valid license.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Charge furnace and melt aluminum to molten state at 1400F.
• Maintain holding furnaces for optimal capacity; fluxing and cleaning.
• Inspect scrap bin contents for dryness and debris.
• Operate forklift safely and maintain license.
• Stack ingots, band bundles, apply control tags.
• Complete paperwork and use computer systems/readings.
• Keep work area clean and free of debris.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Orlick Industries is seeking a Melt Room Operator to maintain safe, continuous operation of the melting furnace and produce high quality aluminum ingots for die cast production. The role requires ability to drive a forklift and work with molten metal in front of industrial furnaces.

You will work Monday to Thursday with 10 hour weekly rotating shifts (Days 7:00am - 5:00pm; Afternoons 5:00pm - 3:00am). Benefits include dental, vision care, prescription medication, extended health care coverage,