Furnace Operator - ATL (37697)

Cascade Die Casting Group; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Die Casting Group in High Point, NC is seeking a Furnace Tender for the Atlantic division. The role requires operating remelt furnaces, loading and unloading materials, and maintaining safety around molten metal and high temperatures. Forklift experience and basic reading/writing skills are essential.

The candidate will follow standard work instructions, record furnace data, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while supporting a safe, efficient casting operation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate remelt furnaces to maintain specified temperatures per work instructions.
• Load, unload and deliver molten metal using a forklift.
• Maintain cleanliness of remelt and holding furnaces and flux machine.
• Record weights and enter work orders into QAD.
• Read, comprehend and follow standardized work instructions.
• Cross-train as required and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Work safely around heavy equipment and at high temperatures.
• Report unsafe conditions and equipment defects to supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Reading/writing basic math

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Atlantic Division - High Point, NC 27260

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Shift: 2nd Shift

Cascade Die Casting Group

Job Description/Expectations

JOB TITLE: Furnace Tender

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Atlantic / 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 and/or overhead cranes 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.
• Record number of bull lades hauled.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Exhibit Companies Core Values.
• Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
• Communicate with Associates and between shifts on daily activities.
• Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

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.
• Forklift experience required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feedback, 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 jackets, spats, gloves, 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, twist, push, pull, and reach to perform work.
• Use hand positioning to grip/grasp parts, devices, measuring tools and other equipment.
• 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 environmental, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

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.

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