1st Shift Furnace Operator - GL (38592)

Paycom - ATS; Town of Sparta (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Die Casting Group in Sparta, MI is seeking a Furnace Operator to support the remelting of metal for die casting. You will set up, operate, load, unload and monitor furnaces, adjust controls to maintain temperatures, and work safely around molten metal.

Responsibilities include keeping furnaces clean, operating a flux machine, using a forklift to move material, entering work orders, and following standardized procedures. A high school diploma and basic math/reading skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Crane experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fills remelt furnace at required weight limits with scrap and ingot.
• Maintains cleanliness of remelt and holding furnaces and flux machine.
• Detects and reports improper conditions, faulty equipment and defective material to proper supervisor.
• Operates forklift to transport material to/from furnaces.
• Reads, comprehends, and follows written, standardized work instructions and procedures.

Skills

Adaptability

Communications

Dependability

Quality of Work

Strives for Results

Team Orientation/Ability to Work with

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Great Lakes Division Plant 1 - Sparta, MI 49345,

Cascade Die Casting Group

Job Description / Expectations

Job Title

Furnace Operator

Classification

Non-Exempt

Division / Department

Great Lakes / Melt

Date Developed

01/2023

Reports To

Melt Supervisor

Position Scope

Furnace Operators performs duties in connection with the remelting of metal for the die cast operation. This includes setting up, operating, loading, unloading, and monitoring of furnaces. Operator ensures compliance of furnace cycles by adjusting controls to maintain specified temperatures in furnaces per work instructions. This position requires high attention to safety for the handling of molten metal and high temperatures. Operators are required to operate forklifts to transport material used in or a product from furnace operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fills remelt furnace at required weight limits with scrap and ingot.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of remelt and holding furnaces and operation of flux machine.
• Detect and report improper conditions, faulty equipment and defective material to proper supervisor.
• Removes scrap containers from cast and trim area.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Delivers molten metal to individual furnace by the use of forklift.
• Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any furnace operation.
• Ensure holding furnaces maintain at 100% operational level at all times.
• Ensure remelt furnaces are maintained at 100% operational level at all times.
• Visually inspect scrap hoppers for defected material and dispose of according to established procedures.
• Accurately enter work orders into QAD.
• Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes which includes cross training as required by business and manpower demands.
• Properly completes daily paperwork.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety and work rules and regulations.
• Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
• Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
• Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
• Perform Job Specific Training Form duties if available.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Is capable of diagnosing and performing minor repairs on furnaces.
• Exhibit Companies Core Values.
• Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all standardized work instructions including quality inspection processes.
• Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.

Certification, Education and Work Experience

• Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic oral, listening, and written communication skills required.
• Crane experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
• Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
• Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
• Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
• Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
• Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

Physical and Other Requirements

Please note: Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)

Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:

• Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
• Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
• Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hard hat with face shield, ear plugs, long-sleeves, aluminized jacket and spats, and mid-calf steel-toed safety shoes.
• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
• Bend, push, pull, twist, and reach to perform work.
• Ability to see clearly at close and distance ranges, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus as necessary.

Frequently and repetitively:

• Lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
• Use hand positioning to grip/grasp ingots or other equipment.
• Ascending and descending forklifts, steps, stairs, and platforms.
• Frequently sit when driving the forklift equipment.

Occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl to perform work.

Recognizes potential exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Associate to successfully perform the essential and additional duties and responsibilities of this position.

Disclaimer

The requirements listed above represent the essential knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Additional or different requirements may exist in this role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.