Foundry Melt Operator – Furnace & Ladle Specialist

Emerson; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

More

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Holiday leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced operator to manage heavy equipment in our metal processing facilities. You will operate cranes and forklifts, load and transfer molten metal, sample materials, and support furnace operations across ABB and Ajax furnaces.

Daily responsibilities include safety inspections, refractory work, and adhering to 5S+1 principles. A high school diploma or GED plus Lift Truck certification are required, with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a Lift Truck Operator safety training course and maintain a current license.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead yard crane and fill charge cars to recipe.
• Charge the ABB furnace with purchased scrap, revert material, pig iron and carbon raiser.
• Operate with understanding, ABB induction furnace.
• Transfer 6-ton ladle of iron via monorail and pour into Ajax furnace.
• Repair refractory in ABB furnace, Ajax furnace, 2-ton ladle and 6-ton ladles.
• Add carbon and copper in accordance with Lab Technicians instructions.
• Draw metal samples from ABB or Ajax furnace and deliver to the Met Lab.
• Deliver iron to the Asea furnace via the transfer car.
• Operate fork lift truck, JLG lifting device, and Bobcat skid steer.
• Participate in ABB furnace reline operation.
• Skim slag from the top of the ABB and Ajax furnaces and the ladles.
• Perform a daily safety inspection of Lift Truck, Monorail Crane, Service Crane, and Yard Crane.
• Be trained in all equipment operation and refractory repair procedures.
• Perform all daily functions safely and with integrity.
• Practice the principles of 5S+1 as required in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Heavy equipment operation

Quality adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead yard crane

ABB furnace

Ajax furnace

Monorail

Lift Truck

JLG lifting device

Bobcat skid steer

Refractory repair equipment

Job description

Emerson is seeking an experienced operator to manage heavy equipment in our metal processing facilities. You will operate cranes and forklifts, load and transfer molten metal, sample materials, and support furnace operations across ABB and Ajax furnaces.

Daily responsibilities include safety inspections, refractory work, and adhering to 5S+1 principles. A high school diploma or GED plus Lift Truck certification are required, with a strong focus on safety and reliability.