Remelt / Forklift Operator

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REMELT / FORK LIFT OPERATOR – 2^nd Shift

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.
• Wears the required multiple layers of personal protective equipment.

• Follows all prescribed safety regulations including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment assigned for specific tasks within Remelt and proper operation of blade and bucket type fork trucks as instructed.
• Works weekends and overtime as required.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance, in accordance with scheduled work hours, and overtime(OT) as assigned.
• Meets all physical and environmental requirements

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 similar 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.

Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the employee manual or other written agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  including disability/veteran