Remelt Shift Lead 3rd Shift

REMELT LEAD – 3rd SHIFT

This hourly, non-exempt position is to ensure our customers receive a quality die cast product by maintaining furnace conditions, training and auditing the remelt processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of alloying the aluminum.
• Performs all the goals, functions and responsibilities of a Remelt Operator.
• Trains operators on the proper operations of bucket and forklifts.
• Maintains an adequate supply of alloys for casting operations.
• Maintains metal temperatures at the proper levels in the breakdown furnaces.
• Restarts gas furnaces when necessary.
• Audits daily tasks of remelt operators and technicians.
• Audits remelt technician daily checklist and work orders per requirements.
• Audits cleaning of remelt furnaces.
• Audits proper de-gassing procedures.
• Audits stack furnace throughput.
• Audits proper cleaning tools.
• Builds heat legs/ thermocouples.
• Performs start up and shut down procedures.
• Performs lockout tag out.
• Trains remelt operators and remelt technicians how to clean furnaces.
• Works with materials lab to troubleshoot out of specification metal chemistry.
• Works in extreme heat in direct proximity to hot furnaces and equipment.
• Wears multiple layers of required personal protective equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management. 
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance in accordance with scheduled work hours and overtime (OT) as assigned. 
• Meets all physical and environmental requirements.
• Follows all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Policy regulations including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment.

     REQUIREMENTS

     Education:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  

     Certifications/Licenses: Gibbs issued powered industrial equipment license

     Experience:  6 months remelt operator and/or remelt technician experience

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.