Primary Operations has 3 areas of operations, Whiting Arc Furnace, Old Cast Shop and New Cast Shop. These areas are operated by a Combined Crew concept, which means your assignment to one of the pre mentioned areas may be temporary, and if business conditions require movement to another areas to either be trained in another area or help support that area to meet production requirements. Each area has its' level of physical workloads where safety awareness in proper lifting, bending, twisting is highly emphasized as all safety issues in a manufacturing setting where the environmental condition can be very hot and humid.
Starting Pay: $26.85
You will have the opportunity to:
The “essential functions” of a position are those tasks that meet the definition of “the reason the position exists”. The job classification of “Combined Crew Furnace Operator” includes the following essential functions:
Operator checks heat numbers on run card with heat numbers on back of charge pan to make sure they are identical
Operator checks and hot cleans furnace or ladle
Add charge to furnace
Rub, rake, skim and tap furnace
Draw metal samples from furnace or ladle for analysis and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications
Transfer molten metal from furnaces and place it into molds, or ladles
Remove impurities from the surface of molten metal using skimmers or rakes
Feeds material into furnaces maintain identity throughout entire operation
Observes instrumentation and operates controls to reach and maintain proper melting temperatures
Monitors metal pouring, temperature, ram speed and water flow to assure utmost yield
Must know the procedure for handling and disposing of solid and liquid waste
Learn and certify per Plant Policy to safety operate a forklift and other mobile equipment as it pertains to specific job tasks
Record data in various computer programs
Sorting ingots to order specifications
Mold prep and set up
Collector bag change and cleaning out pits and bays
Tools and PPE:
Hearing protection
Safety glasses
Metatarsal boots
Full face respirator
Leather, nitrile, and cotton gloves
Aluminized coats and spats
Head gear
Cotton sleeve
Tyvek body suit
Encapsulated suit
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required
Must be able to pass a Physical Skills Assessment that is required to work in this position
Must be able to work independently without supervision
Must follow all environmental health and safety rules and regulations and must wear all required safety equipment
Must have concern for safety for themselves and co-workers
Must have a positive, team player attitude
The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.
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