Melt Controller

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation in Columbia, PA is seeking a Melt Controller to safely convert raw materials into molten metal and maintain precise temperature and chemical specifications during the melting process. The role involves furnace operation, routine maintenance, and ensuring material quality.

You will monitor pouring temperatures, prepare ladles, and support daily furnace relining and safety practices while following supervisor directions to uphold production standards and site

Responsibilities

• Convert raw materials into liquid metal at temperatures exceeding (2800) degrees; ensure metal quality with proper chemical and temperature controls.
• Control the chemistry of the metals and adjust to specification if not within target ranges.
• Maintain the furnace with daily patches, repairs and relining of the refractory.
• Maintain records of pouring temperatures and prepare ladles for daily use.
• Follow supervisor directions, manage temperature control, and assist with furnace and ladle cleaning/maintenance.
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner.

Job description

Melt Controller

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Reporting To: Darrin Steadman

Compensation: $26.20 / hour

Description

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation is seeking a Melt Controller. The Melt Controller plays a critical role in the metal casting process by safely converting raw materials into high-quality molten metal while maintaining precise temperature and chemical specifications. This position is responsible for furnace operation and maintenance, metal chemistry adjustments, pouring preparation, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the melting process.

Key Responsibilities

• The melt controller is responsible for converting raw materials into liquid metal at temperatures exceeding (2800) degrees; responsible for the quality of the metal including chemical and temperatures control.
• The Controller controls the chemistry of the metals. If not correct they need to adjust chemistry into spec
• Responsible for maintaining the furnace including daily patches and repairs and relining the refractory.
• Responsible for maintaining recording pouring temperatures.
• Preparing the pouring ladles for daily use; pouring metal into ladles.
• Ability to take direction from supervisor; understanding temperatures controls; assisting with the cleaning/maintaining furnaces ladles.
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner