EJ has an immediate opening for 3rd Shift Melt Utility starting at $21.50 and potential up to $25.41 per hour within the first year. Shift premium is $1.50 for 2nd or 3rd shift positions. Generous Benefit Package that includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. We are seeking high preforming individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our companys identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. Location: Elmira, MI SUMMARY Monitors and operates furnaces that melt Gray and Ductile iron used in the casting process ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. + Operates and maintains coreless induction furnace melting iron. + Operates industrial crane to hoist equipment onto deck and furnace. + Operates forklift, as needed to transport supplies and equipment. + Skims slag from the surface of molten metal, using a slag rake and cart. + Manually adds alloys up to 50 lbs. to the furnace during the melting process. + Transfers molten metal from furnace to transfer ladle. + Removes samples of iron utilizing an immersion sampler for metallurgical analysis. + Cleans furnaces and equipment, and repairs refractory lining utilizing air hammers and pneumatic rammers. + Knock out and clean all ladles using air hammers and chisels. + Adds material to alloy bins using forklift and hoist. + Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, work from a platform, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to successfully pass the respirator testing protocol and wear a respirator as needed. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.