Molten Metal Operator: Furnace & Forklift Specialist

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

Flexible PTO/UTO

401k with company match

Short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Career advancement

Education reimbursement

Recognition and awards

Employee events

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated is seeking a forklift-equipped worker to perform alloying and metal handling tasks in a manufacturing setting. You will melt and re-melt metals, transfer molten material to molds or trucks, and regulate furnace temperatures to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include quality inspection, inventory labeling, and delivering ingots to casting machines. Prior forklift experience and basic math skills are desired, with flexibility to adjust duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of forklift experience or more.
• Basic math skills and effective use of a computer.
• Ability to read and understand English language work instructions.
• Independent decision-making and good self-management.
• Preferred forklift experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform alloying of metals to specification and re-melt scrap.
• Transfer and pour molten metal into molds, bull ladles, or trucks.
• Regulate furnace/metal temperature and skim dross and flux.
• Maintain and clean furnace and perform basic repairs.
• Deliver ingots and molten metal to casting machines and inspect quality.
• Identify and label ingot inventory and monitor for deviations from specifications.
• Operate forklift as required and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math

Computer literacy

Independent decision-making

Self-management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Reading English language instructions

Job description

Le Sueur Incorporated is seeking a forklift-equipped worker to perform alloying and metal handling tasks in a manufacturing setting. You will melt and re-melt metals, transfer molten material to molds or trucks, and regulate furnace temperatures to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include quality inspection, inventory labeling, and delivering ingots to casting machines. Prior forklift experience and basic math skills are desired, with flexibility to adjust duties as needed.