Melter

Description

Responsible for the operation of electric induction furnaces which includes melting and pouring of metal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Weighs specified amounts of metal and charges metal into furnace by hand.

Regulates flow of water and electricity to control furnace temperature.

Slags molten metal and reads metal temperatures.

Pours metal into ladle sometimes using a hoist.

Reads and records melt operations.

Identifies casting flaws such as miss-run, hot tears, scaling, etc. and determines procedures required to correct the defect.

Keeps metals separated into various categories and determines correctness of alloys.

Operates a Spectro graph for chemical analysis, as needed.

Relines furnaces with new crucibles, as needed.

Directs melt crew during pouring.

Responsible for the melt crew safety.

Handles daily routine maintenance on equipment.

Maintains high standards in housekeeping and safety.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The job has no supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

There are no certificates, licenses, or registrations required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud from mechanical noise.  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.  Previous experience with induction melting is a plus.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract using whole numbers.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.