Remelt / Fork Lift Operator 3rd Shift (Tech)

Henderson Economic Development; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Henderson seeks a dedicated individual for a critical role in their die casting operation. The position entails maintaining metal temperatures, managing scrap recycling, and ensuring safety and quality throughout the process. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in manufacturing, and be able to work in a hot environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a powered industrial equipment license.
• 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment using powered industrial equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains metal temperatures in remelt and holding furnaces.
• Conveys molten aluminum and scrap metal between furnaces and presses.
• Performs degassing procedures on molten aluminum.

Skills

Understanding of metal temperature alarms

Knowledge of safety regulations

Ability to maintain metal temperatures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Ensures our customers receive a quality die cast product by supplying the casting press with the proper molten aluminum in a timely manner and ensuring all scrap is collected for reuse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains metal temperatures at the proper levels in Remelt and holding furnaces.
• Understands the metal temperature alarms and lights on the press and the actions to take when light goes off.
• Adds proportions of scrap metal and ingots into furnace as specified.
• Sprinkles fluxing compound on molten aluminum to bring impurities to surface.
• Skims slag from surface of molten aluminum.
• Conveys molten aluminum to holding furnaces at casting presses.
• Conveys scrap metal from trim presses to remelt furnaces.
• Maintains an adequate supply of aluminum for casting operations.
• Maintains and orders raw material using FIFO system.
• Performs proper de-gassing procedures to remove trapped gas from molten aluminum.
• Works in a hot environment and close proximity to hot furnaces and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance in accordance with scheduled work hours and overtime (OT) as assigned.
• Meets all physical and environmental requirements.
• Follows all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Policy regulations including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Certifications/Licenses: Must possess a Gibbs issued powered industrial equipment license or be willing to obtain a Gibbs issued powered industrial equipment license.

Experience: 6 months in a manufacturing environment using powered industrial equipment (fork truck).

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

369 Community Drive, Henderson, KY 42420