What are the responsibilities and job description for the Melt Utility position at Grede?
Are you passionate about starting your career with an organization that values integrity, dedication, and hard work every day? If you are ready to join a reputable independent company with a 100-year history of success, Grede is the place for you, and we value all our employees and their roles as an important part of our united team.
Under the supervision of the Melt Supervisor, performs various tasks within the Melt Department in the preparation of iron for molding operations per written and verbal process directions in a safe, efficient, and quality manner.
What You'll Do:
Melt employees perform tasks within the department, such as, preparation of cupola charges per process card information, powered crane operation, cupola and furnace operation, addition of additives and alloys, and general labor per department needs.
May use various tools, such as, cranes, hammers, air hammers, thermometers, scales, and any other tool needed to perform required tasks.
Melt employees must follow all written and verbal safety and quality guidelines and procedures pertaining to the specific area as set forth by supervision and the Company.
Work areas must be kept clear of hazards and cleaned and prepared for the next shift at the end of the workday.
Melt workers need to perform maintenance tasks on the cupola and modern induction furnace such as chipping out and relining, rebricking, and spraying. These duties are usually done during non-production hours (weekends).
Inform supervisor of any operational and/or quality problems during operation.
Additional duties may be required.
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical and Dental coverages
Insurance: Life and Short-Term Disability
401(K)
Paid Vacation and Holidays
$1500 Sign on bonus upon completion of 90 days
What We Need from You:
Minimum of completion of the tenth (10) grade, high school.
Must possess the ability to read and comprehend all written and verbal directions.
Mechanical aptitude or related industrial experience required.
Must possess physical capabilities to move freely throughout the department, walk, stand, bend, lift fifty pounds on regular basis, operate powered cranes, and work in hot atmospheres.
Must be trained in safety requirements, including respiratory protection, PPE requirements and use, and any other safety requirements for employment at Grede – Browntown.
Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
