Melt Technician

Job Summary

The Melt Tech operates, changes, and cleans melt equipment used to form aluminum castings.

Melt Technician

• 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 and 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous Melt experience is preferred.
• Previous Spectrometer work is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility.
• 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 team-oriented, able to problem-solve 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 and Word.
• Must be able to obtain a mobile equipment permit for 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.

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Coun cil
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.