Melt Operator

Emerson; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a hands-on maintenance/production worker in Erie, PA to operate overhead yard crane, fill charge cars to recipe, and transfer iron via monorail. You'll repair refractories, skim slag, and perform daily safety inspections on lift trucks and cranes.

Training in all equipment and 5S+1 practices will be provided; strong safety awareness is required. Responsibilities cover operating furnaces, handling ladles, delivering to the met lab, and supporting ABB/Ajax furnace relines as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass Lift Truck Operator safety training 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 ABB induction furnace with understanding.
• Transfer 6-ton ladle of iron via monorail and pour into Ajax furnace.
• Repair refractory in ABB, Ajax furnaces and ladles.
• Add carbon and copper per Lab Technicians instructions.
• Draw metal samples and deliver to Met Lab.
• Deliver iron to the Asea furnace via transfer car.
• Operate fork lift, JLG lifting device, and Bobcat skid steer.
• Participate in ABB furnace reline operation.
• Skim slag from ABB/Ajax furnaces and ladles.
• Perform daily safety inspections of Lift Truck, Monorail Crane, Service Crane, and Yard Crane.
• Be trained in all equipment operation and refractory repair procedures.
• Perform daily functions safely and with integrity.
• Practice 5S+1 in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety training

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Monorail crane

Bobcat skid steer

Job description

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will:

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.

For This Role, You Will Need:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Must pass a Lift Truck Operator safety training course and maintain a current license.

ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

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We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy.

Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.

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Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

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Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a leading global technology, software and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs.

Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life.

Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Our Causes – Planet, Humanity, Champion, Inclusion and Future – shape, define and fuel Emerson’s culture while inspiring our innovative spirit and driving our focus.

Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or recently received your master’s degree, you’ll find opportunities with us. Join our team and start your journey today!

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Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!