MELT OPERATOR (Manufacturing)

The Melt role is a team based position, and plays a crucial role in the success of each molding line. This role is an entry-level opportunity and does not require any previous experience. However, you must be able to tolerate a loud, warm, and physically challenging work environment.  The successful applicant must be able to work in confined spaces, stand for extended periods of time, as well as handle molten metal in a safe and confident manner.  The position does offer the opportunity for cross training and experience in a variety of tasks related to production.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Basic math, calculator, and computer skills are highly desirable

·         Demonstrate ability to monitor furnace conditions

·         Accurately take readings

·         Make refractory repairs to cupola, ladles and furnaces.

·         Haul iron

·         Slag off molten iron

·         Rod and dump the furnace

·         Maintain cleanliness of production area

·         Operate yard crane to accurately weigh charge metals into the weigh hopper

·         Load and unload rail cars

·         Break up returns

·         Maintain the yard in orderly fashion

·         Plot and adjust chemistry over iron

·         Demonstrate the ability to charge the cupola

·         Operate bobcat and forklift

·         Move and process materials

·         Receive and process scrap

Education/Experience Requirements:

·         Must be at least 18 years old to apply

·         No educational requirements

·         Must be able to read and follow work instructions

·         Cannot be afraid of heights

Shifts:

·         Must be available to work 8-12 hour shifts

·         Must be available for overtime as production needs require

·         Shifts vary according to Plant assignment

Benefits:

·         Health and Dental Insurance

·         Life Insurance

·         Disability Insurance

·         Paid Vacation and Holidays

·         401k plan with generous company match

·         Opportunity for advancement

NEI,  including Neenah Foundry Company and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status or national origin.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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