Fork Lift Operator--Remelt

Gibbs Die Casting Corp.; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Remelt / Fork Lift Operator for the 2nd shift in Henderson, Kentucky. This position involves maintaining metal temperatures, supplying molten aluminum, and ensuring safety compliance in a dynamic environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience with powered industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• 6 months' experience in a manufacturing environment using powered industrial equipment.
• Must either possess or be willing to obtain a Gibbs issued powered industrial equipment license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain metal temperatures for Remelt and holding furnaces.
• Convey molten aluminum to holding furnaces at casting presses.
• Perform de-gassing procedures to remove trapped gas from molten aluminum.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Gibbs Die Casting Tech, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Gibbs Die Casting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristic.

REMELT / FORK LIFT OPERATOR – 2 nd Shift

Ensures our customers receive a quality die cast product by supplying the casting press with the proper molten aluminum in a timely manner and ensuring all scrap is collected for reuse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains metal temperatures at the proper levels in Remelt and holding furnaces.
• Understands the metal temperature alarms and lights on the press and the actions to take when light goes off.
• Adds proportions of scrap metal and ingots into furnace as specified.
• Sprinkles fluxing compound on molten aluminum to bring impurities to surface.
• Skims slag from surface of molten aluminum.
• Conveys molten aluminum to holding furnaces at casting presses.
• Conveys scrap metal from trim presses to remelt furnaces.
• Maintains an adequate supply of aluminum for casting operations.
• Maintains and orders raw material using FIFO system.
• Performs proper de-gassing procedures to remove trapped gas from molten aluminum.
• Works in a hot environment and close proximity to hot furnaces and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance in accordance with scheduled work hours and overtime (OT) as assigned.
• Meets all physical and environmental requirements.
• Follows all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Policy regulations including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Certifications/Licenses: Must possess a Gibbs issued powered industrial equipment license or be willing to obtain a Gibbs issued powered industrial equipment license.

Experience: 6 months in a manufacturing environment using powered industrial equipment (fork truck).

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the employee manual or other written agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: including disability/veteran

Gibbs Die Casting Tech, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America