Melt Technician

Linamar Corporation; Fruitport (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package

401k Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Melt Technician in Fruitport, Michigan. In this role, you will operate, change, and maintain melt equipment for aluminum castings, ensuring that all systems meet quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and previous experience in manufacturing.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a 401k program and career advancement opportunities. Applicants must be team-oriented and able to work in hot environments.

Qualifications

• Previous Melt experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and clean melt equipment correctly.
• Load specified metal into the furnace safely.
• Use analytical methods to ensure metal quality.

Skills

Melt experience

Spectrometer work

Manufacturing experience

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Summary

The Melt Tech operates, changes, and cleans melt equipment used to form aluminum castings.

Job Title

Melt Technician

Responsibilities

• Ensure furnaces, launder systems and crucibles are functioning within operating parameters correctly to meet the customer’s quality requirements.
• Consistently load specified metal into furnace using a Hi-Lo to maintain proper chemistry and cleanliness of the system.
• Utilize a spectrometer and other analytical methods to ensure that metal meets alloy and quality requirements of the customer.
• Skim dross from surface of molten metal and clean furnaces and equipment as directed.
• Ensure production equipment is properly receiving molten metal to produce castings.
• Observe machines and equipment for malfunction and make adjustments or repairs as directed to ensure that the equipment will operate safely and correctly at maximum efficiency, within operating parameters.
• Track and document process information accurately, as directed.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Maintain records of work accomplished and monitor metal temperatures.
• Provide coverage when necessary.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous Melt experience is preferred.
• Previous Spectrometer work is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Must be able to write and complete required paperwork.
• Must have basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be team-oriented, able to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a hot environment and close proximity to hot furnaces and equipment.
• Ability to work in tight congested areas.
• Ability to meet requirements for wearing respirator.
• Computer skills: Excel and Word.
• Must be able to obtain a mobile equipment permit for Fork Truck and/or Overhead Crane as per MIOSHA and company guidelines and standards.
• Must pass additional background screening requirements if required to handle shipments of dross materials or other Hazardous Wastes.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Coun cil
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.