Melt Shop Operator Level III

Elyria & Hodge Foundries; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry is seeking a dedicated melt shop operator for full-time, night-shift work in Elyria, OH. Training on all shifts will occur; you’ll learn furnace loading, temperature control, alloying and quality checks.

Responsibilities include operating furnaces, performing chemical analyses, maintaining temperature specs, and collaboration with the manufacturing team to ensure conformity. Must be 18+, with 5+ years melt shop experience and safety oriented.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a HS Diploma / GED or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Melt Shop type environment is REQUIRED.
• Experience operating a heavy load overhead crane and/or remote crane.
• Ability to drive mobile equipment as needed.
• Willing to work in all areas of the Melt shop: Training will occur on each shift, flexibility for this is required.
• After training is completed, you will be working on 3 rd shift starting at ~ 9pm
• Leadership experience is preferred, potential to be a Team Lead
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses and maintenance as well as using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Experience inspecting equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or defects.
• Ability to work in and around extreme heat.
• Safety orientated.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and load furnaces with scrap iron utilizing overhead crane to a specified temperature for processing.
• Perform chemical analysis and make necessary adjustments to meet required specifications.
• Monitor and regulate temperature controls and heating time.
• Identify, measure and add alloys to ladle iron pouring preparation.
• Observe and adjust controls to maintain temperature between specified limits.
• Communicate with production team regarding proper temperature of iron.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure production conformity.
• Repairs and maintains ladles in use in the melt shop.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Melt shop experience

Overhead crane operation

Heavy equipment operation

HS Diploma or GED

Extreme heat tolerance

Safety oriented

Basic computer skills

Leadership potential

Shift flexibility

3rd shift availability

Education

HS Diploma / GED or equivalent

Job description

Foundry work is tough. It takes grit, it takes hard work, and it takes people

who can think on their feet and solve complex problems.

Are you up to the task?

Our history dates back to 1905, when we began to produce castings in Elyria, Ohio, for the machine tool, gas engine and other industries. Our Hodge Foundry location began operation in 1876 and built a reputation for quality casting from its Greenville, Pennsylvania location. The two foundries joined to form a single company in 2008, which is today known as Elyria Foundry. We are a fast-paced, technically advanced, customer-focused operation creating high-quality, American-made products and we’re looking for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the Team!

Training will occur on 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd shift to learn all areas

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and load furnaces with scrap iron utilizing overhead crane to a specified temperature for processing.
• Perform chemical analysis and make necessary adjustments to meet required specifications.
• Monitor and regulate temperature controls and heating time.
• Identify, measure and add alloys to ladle iron pouring preparation.
• Observe and adjust controls to maintain temperature between specified limits.
• Communicate with production team regarding proper temperature of iron.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure production conformity.
• Repairs and maintains ladles in use in the melt shop.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a HS Diploma / GED or equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Melt Shop type environment is REQUIRED
• Experience operating a heavy load overhead crane and/or remote crane
• Ability to drive mobile equipment as needed
• Willing to work in all areas of the Melt shop: Training will occur on each shift, flexibility for this is required
• After training is completed, you will be working on 3 rd shift starting at ~ 9pm
• Leadership experience is preferred, potential to be a Team Lead
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses and maintenance as well as using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Experience inspecting equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or defects.
• Ability to work in and around extreme heat.
• Safety orientated.
• Basic computer skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Handle moving objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials.
• The ability to see details at close and distant range with depth perception and the ability to see colors.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking stooping and handling materials.
• Indoor and outdoor climate conditions during all seasons and in varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout the shift

Job Type:

Full Time. Hourly, non-exempt.

job description is in no way intended to state or imply that these duties, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, abilities, work environment, and physical demands (hereinafter referred to as “duties”) are the only duties to be performed and some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required at the sole discretion of Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry.

Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.