VIM Furnace Operator — High-Temp Steel Melting | Profit Sharing

ELLWOOD Quality Steels Co; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

Health, dental, and vision plans

Life, AD&D, and disability coverage

Job summary

Ellwood Quality Steels is seeking a VIM Operator in New Castle, PA to perform melting operations and maintain high-quality production. You will set up the VIM furnace, monitor process parameters, and ensure safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will work under supervision with a focus on reliability, equipment integrity, and teamwork, including pre-operational inspections and coordination with maintenance. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• Minimum six months experience in steel manufacturing environment preferred.
• Remote crane operation experience preferred.
• Remelt department experience preferred.
• INTERNAL EQS TRAINING (provided After Hire)
• Theoretical Steelmaking Course; overall score of 80% is preferred.
• Theoretical Remelting Course; overall score of 80% is preferred.
• VIM Course (provided during training period, satisfactory completion required)

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for VIM melting process parameters to maintain optimal melting conditions and real-time adjustments to melt as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Set up and prepare the VIM furnace for melting operations and related tasks.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and support maintenance teams.
• Follow strict safety protocols when handling high-temperature materials and vacuum systems.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ellwood Quality Steels is seeking a VIM Operator in New Castle, PA to perform melting operations and maintain high-quality production. You will set up the VIM furnace, monitor process parameters, and ensure safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will work under supervision with a focus on reliability, equipment integrity, and teamwork, including pre-operational inspections and coordination with maintenance. Equal opportunity employer.