Melt Technician - Fruitport, United States - Linamar

Linamar

Verified Company

Fruitport, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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FLSA Classification:
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Non-Exempt_ ☒ _Exempt_ ☐

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Grade: 12_

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Job Summary:_The Melt Tech operates, changes and cleans melt equipment used to form aluminum castings.

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Duties/Responsibilities:_

Ensure furnaces, launder systems and crucibles are functioning within operating parameters correctly to meet the customer's quality requirements.
Consistently load specified metal into furnace using a Hi-Lo to maintain proper chemistry and cleanliness of the system.
Utilize a spectrometer and other analytical methods to ensure that metal meets alloy and quality requirements of the customer.
Skim dross from surface of molten metal. Clean furnaces and equipment as directed.
Ensure production equipment is properly receiving molten metal to produce castings.
Observe machines and equipment for malfunction and make adjustments or repairs as directed to ensure that the equipment will operate safely and correctly at maximum efficiency, within operating parameters.
Track and document process information accurately, as directed.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Maintain records of work accomplished and monitor metal temperatures.
Provide coverage when necessary.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

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Required Skills/Abilities:_

Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
Must be able to write and complete required paperwork.
Must have basic math skills add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be teamoriented, able to problemsolve and troubleshoot.
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
Ability to work in a hot environment and close proximity to hot furnaces and equipment.
Ability to work in tight congested areas.
Ability to meet requirements for wearing respirator.
Computer skills, Excel, Word.
Previous Melt experience is preferred.
Previous Spectrometer work is preferred.
Must be able to obtain a mobile equipment permit for the following equipment:
Fork Truck and or Overhead Crane as per MIOSHA and company guidelines and standards.
Must pass additional background screening requirements if required to handle shipments of dross materials or other Hazardous Wastes.
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

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Supervisory Responsibilities:_ None

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Education and Experience:_

High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous Melt experience is preferred.
Previous Spectrometer work is preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing facility.

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Work Environment:_

The job works in conditions with constant exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals.
May include seasonally hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time.

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Physical Requirements:_

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Bending/Twisting 40%
Standing 100%
Walking 50%
Reaching 10%
Lifting 15%
Stooping 5%

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Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Hourly full-time position 40 hours per week with overtime or weekend hours as needed to support production. _

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Travel:_ Rare.

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Safety Policy:_

Safety is everyone's responsibility. Safety is to be given primary importance in every aspect of planning and performing work on behalf of Linamar Corporation. Linamar Corporation's goal is to prevent all industrial injury and illness.
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AAP/EEO Statement:_

Linamar Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Other Duties:_

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay:
$ $26.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: