Furnace Operator -Yankton

Furnace Operator

Location:

Yankton, SD, US, 57078 Career area:
Production Department:
Casthouse B Days Job Type: Permanent

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plan Education Assistance Bonus Plan Eligibility Parental Leave Hourly rate Starting Rate of pay: $20/hr. $500 Sign-on bonus +$1/hour for night shift differential Eligible for monthly profit sharing. (With profit sharing, earnings can increase by ~$1.50–$3.00/hour.) Shift available and hours 7am-7pm, 4x4 schedule 6am-6pm, 4x4 schedule

What you will be doing Operate mobile equipment (forklift, skid loader, sweeper, overhead crane). Accurately weigh up furnace charges and identify different scrap alloys. Operate chargers to charge scrap metal into furnaces. Removing of foreign material (steel wire, bands, cardboard, wood, etc.) while filling chargers. Fluxing of furnaces (mixing metal in furnace with argon gas). Operate chargers without damaging furnace refractory.

Properly fill out paperwork for recoding of charges and inspection reports. Follow proper procedure for charging furnaces to avoid molten metal Explosions. Burn samples on spectrometer and calculate additions for different alloys. Alloying furnaces (weighing and mixing of alloys into furnaces). Making sure metal in furnaces is at proper temperature for pit crew. Unloading of scrap trailers, railroad cars, and inspection of scrap while unloading.

Help on log saw when needed.

What will make you successful? Must be at least 18 years or older. (required) Self-motivated and willing to learn. Ability to work based on criteria under work environment. Must have ability to communicate (both written & verbal) and work well with all employees. Equal opportunities Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position.

This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process.

Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recru