Melt Room Operator

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 an automotive parts supplier producing aluminum components for many varieties of vehicles, with Honda being our largest customer.

Melt Room Operator

Position Summary:

The Melt Room Operator is responsible for maintaining safe and continuous operation of the melting furnace to produce high quality aluminum ingots in support of die cast production. This is a physically demanding position that requires the ability to drive a forklift and to work with molten metal in front of industrial furnaces.

• Shift Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 10 hour weekly rotating shifts (Days 7:00am - 5:00pm; Afternoons 5:00pm - 3:00am)

Why Join Orlick Industries?

• Benefits program including dental, vision care, prescription medication, and extended health care coverage
• Annual wage reviews and increases
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Pension contributions
• Cost coverage for safety work boots
• Employee events

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Furnace charging; working with a furnace at 1400F to properly melt aluminum to a molten state.
• Ensuring the holding furnaces are operating at their best capacity by: charge well fluxing, fluxing of holding bath, routine channel cleaning (rodding), cleaning the floor of reverb from build-up of metal, and taking spectrometer samples.
• Inspecting all scrap bin contents before charging to ensure they are dry and free of debris.
• Using a forklift in a safe manner; ensuring valid license is maintained for forklift.
• Placing ingots onto the stacker, strapping bundles with metal banding, and applying recycled aluminum control tag.
• Completing all necessary paperwork/documentation and utilizing the appropriate computerized systems/ readings.
• Housekeeping of work area; keeping it clean and free of debris.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience working in a foundry
• Forklift license preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Adaptable to change.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Team player; able to work well with others.

**This posting is for an existing vacancy**

Orlick Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodation.