Melt Furnace Operator

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex team as a Melt Furnace Operator. This position is Night shift from 7 PM to 7 AM. As a Furnace operator you have a crucial role as operating the furnace and ensuring the proper functioning of the Furnace equipment, maintaining optimal operating conditions, and producing high quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loads scrap, prime and other metals into furnace to achieve proper molten aluminum alloy utilizing appropriate mobile equipment.
• Stirs metal bath with steel rake attached to a forklift.
• Removes dross by-product from molten bath with steel rake attached to a forklift in a skimming action minimizing amount of aluminum removed and maximizing the amount of dross removed.
• Loads dross pots into dross snuffers/coolers using forklift. Empties dross pots when cooled.
• Draws samples using ladle. After analysis, manually adds appropriate alloying materials are re-stirs molten bath.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all mobile equipment used in the department at the start of each shift.
• Removes impurity gases from bath utilizing argon or nitrogen SF6.
• Cleans pipes with compressed air after finishing degassing operation.
• Assists with cast run-up and shutdown.
• Stages next charge by bringing prime, scrap and dealer scrap into charging area.
• Keeps furnace area free from debris, putting scrap in appropriate places.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 2 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior forklift experience.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one situations to foremen, other crew members and supervisor.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must possess a valid Forklift Operator’s license and have prior forklift experience.
• Must be able to operate overhead crane.
• Must complete Molten Metal training.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsor ships are not available.
• Must have regular attendance.

Perks of the Job:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily Pay available

Why Our People Love Working Here:

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are:

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace…