Recycling Smelter Operator

Element Resources; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Resources is recruiting for a Smelter Operator at our Muncie, Indiana facility. The position offers a starting pay rate over $23.58 per hour and involves operating blending and milling equipment, smelters, and related tasks in a safe environment.

You will work in blast furnace, refinery or breaker departments, often with supervision but sometimes independently. The role requires lifting, bending and following precise procedures, with opportunities to train others and contribute to a

Qualifications

• High School or technical training preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, reach and twist with loads as required.
• Must be able to pass OSHA pulmonary function test and wear respirator.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate high-speed blenders.
• Operate blending/milling equipment.
• Operate smelters and spray dryer; record temperatures.
• Package material for shipments and weigh quantities.
• Operate a forklift or other equipment as needed.
• Train other operators when assigned by supervisor.
• Work with minimal supervision and maintain safety.
• Keep equipment clean and maintain good housekeeping.
• Relieve other operations when requested.
• Understand and follow safety instructions and basic math.

Skills

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Regular attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Blenders

Milling equipment

Smelter operation tools

Job description

Element Resources is currently recruiting for Smelter Operators at our facility in Muncie, Indiana!

Starting Pay Rate over $23.58 per hour!

One of Muncie's long-standing companies is hiring! Element is one of the leading Battery Recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Muncie community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high quality, top performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.

A Recycling Smelter Operator generally is responsible to operate a piece of equipment or perform tasks at the direction of the supervisor. The Operator also may work with a senior operator to carry out operations in an operating system or unit; the operator may be asked to perform as part of a team. The operator is also responsible for performing work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Work may be performed in Blast Furnace, Refinery, or Breaker departments.

Duties

• Load and operate high-speed blenders
• Operate blending/milling equipment
• Operate smelters and spray dryer, record temperature at specified intervals
• Empty smelter.
• Package material for shipments, including weight and quantities
• Operate a fork and/or lift truck
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
• Train other Operators when assigned to do so by supervisor.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Work in a safe and environmentally sound manner
• Clean and lubricate all equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping
• May be required to relieve other Operations
• Any other miscellaneous duties
• Able to operate equipment basic power and hand tools and possibly some heavy equipment such as a forklift, man-lift, loader, dozer, etc.
• Able to understand and follow both verbal and visual instructions regarding plant safety and operations.
• Comprehend and apply basic math skills e.g. addition, subtraction, etc.
• Able to satisfy a Pulmonary Function Test within OSHA standards and wear a respirator
• Regular attendance is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to lift, bend, reach and twist with loads for periods of time. Throughout the day, actual lifting may be from 15 to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis.
• High School and or technical/vocational training preferred

Preferred

• Recycling, smelting, metallurgical processing plant experience, or other relevant industrial experience
• Working knowledge of pumps, flow processes, e.g. throughput, valves, and electrical and understanding units of measurement e.g. psi, flow rate, gpm, amps, etc.

Element Resources encourages candidates with Military training and/or experience to apply.