Melting Technician

About the Role

Melting Technician – Kearneysville, WV 25430

Schedule:

6AM – 6PM (2-2-3 schedule)
Pay: $32/hour
As a Melting Technician operating the industrial furnace at ROCKWOOL you will be responsible for a variety of jobs throughout the hot end area. Safety is your upmost priority while supporting the effective production of high‑quality stone wool insulation products within the Company’s parameters of material and time efficiency. Reporting to the shift Production Supervisor, the Melting Technician is part of the operations team focused on continuous improvement and maximizing uptime.

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 6 years’ continuous flow manufacturing or industrial experience required.
• Prior experience working in the aggregate, steel, or metal refining industries preferred.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and maximizing production output.
• Strong understanding and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Possess a mechanical mindset with the ability to use basic hand tools and high‑powered industrial equipment, such as pressure washers and a jack hammer.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office required.
• Grow and develop the team by training new hires and sharing knowledge and experience.
• Act as a ROCKWOOL ambassador demonstrating our core values of Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility and Efficiency.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving and trouble‑shooting skills.

Monitor and adjust production process equipment required in the industrial melting furnace area, including spinners, WESP, binder, raw material hoppers, process water, filters, and resin tanks. Conduct basic troubleshooting of equipment and act as the first line of defense for process, mechanical and technical issues. Ensure consistency in the volumes and quality of melt being produced and delivered to help drive execution against the production plan and key performance indicators.

Monitor all alarms, immediately taking corrective action to remedy any issues and notifying the production supervisor, if necessary. Work closely with the Production Supervisor and other members of the melt and downstream production team to set priorities and effectively escalate any issues during the day‑to‑day operations.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and vision coverage beginning Day1
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Wellness perks: fitness reimbursement and EAP access
• Company‑provided PPE and safety programs

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods up to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and industrial environments.

Join a clean, safe, and modern manufacturing facility equipped with advanced technology and innovative processes. Safety is our top priority, and we provide the training, tools, and support employees need to succeed. You'll work alongside a team committed to quality, continuous improvement, and looking out for one another.

ROCKWOOL is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.