Melt Utility

Audubon Metals; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Metals is seeking a Melt Utility to operate and maintain the flow of finished products to shipping. You will monitor ingot releases, oversee air hammer operation, perform quality checks, and input data into the production system.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and the capacity to work in extreme temperatures on a 12-hour shift. Candidates should be self-starters with forklift experience, strong communication, and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift safely.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the release of ingots from molds and release intervals.
• Oversee air hammer operation to ensure proper release.
• Immediate communication of failed ingot releases to supervision.
• Perform visual quality inspections of ingots and products.
• Properly inspect ingots for non-conformances and document findings.
• Verify heat numbers against the production schedule and record data.
• Ensure finished products are weighed and entered into the production system.
• Monitor stacking machine and operate manual ingot banding machine.
• Operate automated sow line and monitor controls, temperatures, and mold coverage.
• Transport products to assigned warehouse locations and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Self-Starter

Forklift operation

Communication

Active Listening

Math

Visual Alertness

Critical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Join the dynamic team at Audubon Metals as a Melt Utility, where your skills and passion for precision will shine! As a vital member of our process, you’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining the smooth flow of finished products to the shipping department. Your keen attention to detail and commitment to safety will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality products to our valued customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and crave the opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge industry, this is the perfect position for you.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor the release of ingots from respective molds as well as release intervals.
• Oversee air hammer operation to ensure proper release.
• Immediate communication of failed ingot releases to supervision.
• Perform quality checks, such as visual inspection.
• Proper use of hand tools to inspect ingots for non-conformances.
• Verification of heat numbers to production schedule
• Proper disposal and documentation of non-conforming products through data processing system.
• Ensure the finished product is correctly weighed and information is input into the company production system.
• Monitor stacking machine for proper operation.
• Operation of manual ingot banding machine.
• Operation of automated sow line- monitoring of control panels, preheaters, temperature controls, usage of auto modes, covering of molds, skimming molten sows, usage of water sprayers, monitor vacuum pressures, pulling sows, recording product weights in production system.
• Operation of product to assigned warehouse locations.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self-Starter – Possessing the ability to be innovative and/or creative in their job; capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Mobile Equipment – Capable of operating a Forklift.
• Communication – Must be able to read, write legibly, and talk to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Math – Capable of completing basic math skills.
• Visual Alertness/Attentiveness – Must be able to remain visually alert to surroundings in the department.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential duties in a work environment of temperature extremes.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time in a hot or cold environment. Standard shift is 12 hours.
• Must be able to frequently move, lift, carry, push and pull materials weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, squat, sit, balance, twist at the waist & neck, and/or crouch to perform work over the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to function in a loud, dusty, hot, cold, or humid environment for the duration of theshift.
• Must possess the ability to wear a respirator or dust mask, as needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs and work on platforms at various heights.
• Must be able to periodically work in a confined space.
• Must be able to periodically watch product on a moving conveyor belt.