ARC Remelt Operator Day Shift

The Kinetic Group; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health coverage

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away from work

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a weekend shift Remelt Operator in Lonoke, AR. The role involves operating remelt equipment, following safety protocols, and performing quality checks to ensure efficient production.

Starting hourly rate is $21.26 with potential for mileage-based or location-based adjustments. Eligible employees receive day-one health coverage and a 401(k) match, plus education assistance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English well enough to perform duties.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervision.
• Record process information accurately.
• Basic computer skills to navigate documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate remelt process following procedures and safety rules.
• Perform quality assurance checks and monitor safety compliance.
• Load materials onto conveyor and feed into remelt system in controlled portions.
• Pumps and pours melted lead into pig molds and weighs final metal products.
• Maintain equipment and report any issues to ensure continuous production.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range:

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.26

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

General Summary

Shift: Day 6am-2:30P M-F
Conducts remelt operations. Ensures all procedures are followed correctly. Performs quality assurance checks and transports as required to insure efficient and safe process flow. Follows oral and written instructions, wears protective equipment where and when directed and obeys all plant and safety rules and regulations. Supports the facility’s mission, safety and ISO goas and directives and is an active participant of the Remington Team.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)
Only qualified personnel shall conduct remelt operations. Operators must be trained in all operation and safety aspects of this job. Operators shall be considered trained once this document has been reviewed and record of training has been signed.
Scrap lead from CF, SS, and RF is trucked to the remelt building via transport truck in large red scrap totes and barrels by the truck driver.
The operator shall inspect containers of remelt lead for contaminants that could cause potential fires. Containers of contaminated remelt lead shall not be dumped into the remelt pots until contents have been removed.
Note: Contaminants could include trash, plastic, rags, gloves, grease, etc.
Containers of contaminated lead with live rounds (RF or SS) should not be processed. These containers should be returned to the respective department so that all loaded rounds can be removed.
Barrels of wire which contain liquid contaminants needs to be drained and allowed (1-3 days) to dry before attempting to process in the system.
The operator loads wire, billets, ingots, and small material in totes or barrels onto the conveyor belt in small portions.
Operator conveys enough scrap to completely fill the pot.
Once the lead has been melted, the dross contaminants on the top are skimmed off with the dross dipper.
The lead is then pumped into the pig molds.
After the molds cool and harden, the lead pigs are dumped out and stacked where they are easily moved by forklift.
The stacked pigs are then weighed on the floor scale, weight transaction completed, and then located in the proper storage location until needed by CF production.
The operator is responsible for changing the lead pump, drowsing the pot, or anything else pertinent to maintain the complete building system as required.

*NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required. Overtime, including working extended shift hours and/or during scheduled days off, may be required.

Educational Skills and Experience

• High School diploma, G.E.D. certificate or recognized equivalent
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language sufficient enough to perform the following:
• Communicate effectively with other team members and supervision
• Read and comprehend process instructions
• Record pertinent process information as required
• Must possess basic personal computer skills sufficient enough to navigate menus and select, open and print documents.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable challenged individuals to perform the essential functions provided this accommodation does not adversely affect other employees.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat; explosives and vibration. Eye protection in the form of approved safety glasses with side shields or approved safety goggles is required. Approved steel-toe safety shoes are required. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection to be worn in the work area.

Physical Demands

• Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception and peripheral vision
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 25 lbs. unaided
• Ability to push a loaded production buggy weighing as much as 1,000 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit for up to 3 hours at a time
• Ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, bend or extend reach as required to perform tasks
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs
• Ability to grasp and feel small parts
• Ability to handle metal plates of small components and precisely place plates for assembly in automated equipment. Typical cycle times of 15 to 25 seconds per plate.

Note: One or more of the Physical Demands may be waived to enable challenged individuals the opportunity of employment provided this accommodation does not adversely affect other employees.

Work Environment:
Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That’s why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

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