Melter - 3rd shift

ECK INDUSTRIES INC
Manitowoc, WI Other
POSTED ON 9/30/2023 CLOSED ON 10/27/2023

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Job Details

Job Location:    Corporate - Manitowoc, WI
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Travel Percentage:    None
Job Shift:    Any
Job Category:    General Labor

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Melter’s are responsible for the proper melting of various alloys and their delivery to designated molds or pouring lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review the metal schedule to determine what type and quantity of alloy is needed.
  • Scrape the inside of the furnace to remove residue as needed.
  • Obtain bars of ingot and/or internal cuttings and place into the melting furnace.
  • Degas the melted alloy as specified in melt instructions of product.
  • Use skimmer to remove surface impurities.
  • Monitor gauges and record temperatures as required.
  • Take specimen disk and gas plug to the met lab for testing to ensure metal quality.
  • GREEN SAND - Summon Pourers and oversee their delivery of metal to the pouring lines.
  • NO-BAKE - Bail metal from melting furnace to pouring furnace.  Coordinate maneuvers of the pouring furnace with the Lift Truck Operator and operate the control wheel to pour molds.
  • Study work instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
  • Complete daily inspections on tools and equipment, filling out forms when required to do so.
  • Maintain housekeeping in the work area at the end of each shift.
  • Maintain area per established 6S standards.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisory or leadman personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

At least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Highschool diploma or its equivalent is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

NEVER

RARELY

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONSTANTLY

(0%)

(1-5%)

(5-33%)

(34-66%)

(67-100%)

 

Frequency

Levels

Distance

Lifting/Carrying

 

 

 

Under 10 lbs.

Frequently

Varying Levels

Varies

10-20 lbs.

Frequently

Varying Levels

Varies

21-50 lbs.

Occasionally

Varying Levels

Varies

51-100 lbs.*

Occasionally

Varying Levels

Varies

over 100 lbs.*

Rarely

Varying Levels

Varies

Pushing/Pulling

Under 10 lbs.

10-20 lbs.

21-50 lbs.

51-75 lbs.*

76-100 lbs.*

 

Rarely

Occasionally

Occasionally

Rarely

Rarely

 

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

 

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

*Hoist, crane, or other lift assistance to be used when possible; Lifting/Carrying/Pulling/Pushing items heavier than 50 lbs. is considered risky. Items weighing 70 lbs. employee must use lift assistance.

Walking

Constantly

N/A

 

Standing

Constantly

N/A

N/A

Feeling

Never

N/A

N/A

Fingering (Finger Work, Picking or Pinching)

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Handling (Grasping, Holding or Turning)

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Reaching

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Crawling

Never

N/A

N/A

Stooping

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Reclining

Never

N/A

N/A

Sitting

Never

N/A

N/A

Bending

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Kneeling

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Twisting (Torso)

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Balancing

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Driving

Occasionally

N/A

Varies (Forklift)

Climbing

Never

N/A

N/A

Extremity Movements

 

Frequency

 

R=Right / L=Left / B= Both

 

Yes or No

Dominant Hand

Both hands:

Both feet:

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

 

R or L

B

B

Yes

Yes

Yes

Vision

Definition

Frequency

General Sight Requirements

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Near Vision

Clarity at 20 inches or less.

Occasionally

Mid-Range Vision

Clarity at 20 inches to 20 feet.

Occasionally

Far Vision

Clarity at 20 feet or more.

Rarely

Field of Vision

Clarity of the entire area that a person is able to see when their eyes are fixed in one position.

Frequently

Color Vision/Discrimination

The need to distinguish between colors.

Never

Hearing

Occasional interaction with internal personnel.

Speech and Language

Visual comprehension (understanding/processing written word and visual observations).

Communication with co-workers and leadership (face-to-face, electronically, and telephonically)

 

Environment

Work Hours

Minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed.

Inside (% Value)

100%

Outside (% Value)

0%

Extreme Cold

N/A

Extreme Heat

Yes

Noise

The work environment is well lit, and the noise level is moderate but not excessive. 

Hazards

  • Forklift Traffic
  • Heat and hot surfaces
  • Rolling and pinching exposures (cores, core boxes, lifting devices, etc.)
  • Sharp objects and edges
  • Flying and falling objects (sand, cores, plywood separators)
  • Dust from core making and cleaning
  • Airborne contaminants (Silica, formaldehyde, ammonia, amines, CO2, SO2, phenol, isocyanates, etc.)
  • Toxins and Fumes. (Foundry Gaseous Chemicals and Odors)

Tools/Equipment

Company Furnishes Tools

Safety Equipment

Protective Clothing

  • Sleeves (Cotton)
  • Jeans (Must be in good condition, no holes)
  • Oasis or aluminized clothing when within 6’ of molten aluminum.

Eye and Face Protection

  • Safety Glasses

Hearing Protection

  • Ear plugs

Hand Protection

  • Molten rated gloves

 Foot Protection

  • Metatarsal safety shoes
  • Spats

Job Specific PPE can be found in the PPE Policy and the Job Safety Analysis of each position.

                     

 

*Disclaimer: This is not necessarily a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands and this job description is subject to change at any time.

 

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