What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furnace Operator position at Cleveland-Cliffs?
Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America’s premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs and has an immediate opportunity for a Furnace Operator on 1st shift at the Detroit, MI location. The Furnace Operator is part of the quality team responsible preparing, testing and analyzing various scrap metals.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards as identified, and maintain cleanliness of the facility
- Prepare scrap metals for melting by drying
- Weigh specific amounts of material for furnace charge, and load into induction melting furnace
- Responsible for operating an induction melting furnace
- Extract test samples from molten metal
- Verify chemistry of material once melted using spectrometer
- Skim slag from surface molten metal, using scoop
- Operate and monitor furnace(s) per procedures and instructions
- Operate for truck as needed
- Prepare plaster and relines furnace
- Track and maintain adequate inventory of foundry products
- Uphold compliance to environmental, safety, state, and local requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and must be at least 18 years of age
- 1-3 years foundry experience
- Experience in scrap industry preferred
- Metallurgy training or coursework a plus
- Experience operating an induction furnace preferred
- Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Basic math and reading skills
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Computer experience with Microsoft Office preferred
- Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate and changes in weather
- Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required
Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
