Furnace Operator

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Job Description:

• Primary Purpose of Role:
   Under the direction of the Furnace Supervisor the Furnace Operator sets up and operates manufacturing equipment associated with material fabrication.
• Job Description

  Job Description

  Key Responsibilities:

  Loads specified furnace that re-melts nonferrous alloyed metals used in die casting process: shovels specified proportions of scrap metal and ingots into furnace.

  • Mix fluxing compound on molten metal to bring impurities to surface.

  • Skims slag from surface of molten metal, using hand strainer.

  • Transfer molten metal from furnace to bull ladle to die casting holding furnace.

  • Clean furnaces and equipment.

  • Overtime as required.

  • Other duties assigned by supervisor or lead.

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  Key Performance Measures:

  • Must have forklift experience. 

  • Must be able to pass powered lift equipment testing.

  Competencies and Behaviors:

   

  Required:

   

  Preferred:

  Qualifications:

  High school diploma or GED.

  • Ability to maintain normal flow of production.

  • Must be able to pass powered lift equipment testing.

  • Ability to read, write and speak English.

  Travel or Physical Demands:

  Must be able to work in hot/cold environment.

  Essential for Direct Roles

  Condition

  None

  Up to 25%

  Up to 50%

  Up to 75%

  Up to 100%

  Office Environment

  None

  Sitting

  Up to 75%

  Walking

  Up to25%

  Standing

  Up to 25%

  Climbing

  Up to 25%

  Kneeling

  None

  Kneel/Crouch

  None

  Pulling

  Up to 25%

  Lifting

  Up to 25%

  (Up to 50 lbs.)

  Travel requirements

  None

   

  Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

  Allison Transmission/Walker Die Casting is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

  Employment with Allison Transmission/Walker Die Casting is voluntary and is subject to termination by the employee or Allison Transmission/Walker Die Casting. at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. This document is not a contract of employment.

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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