SUMMARY:

Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

Efficiently operate and maintain the VAR Furnace(s) and associated pre-melt and post melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures. Strong learning aptitude required 75 of the knowledge required must be learned on the job.
Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and startup checklist.
Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting to include:
Inspecting and preparing electrodes for melting
Welding stubs on to electrodes
Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates.
Loading electrodes
Operating the stub welder
Operating vacuum systems
Operating furnace controls and instrumentation
Melting ingots
Cooling, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots.
Drilling ingots (sampling)
Chamfering ingots
Band saw cut stubs and electrodes.
Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s) and stub welder.
Maintain operating records and logs.
Maintain material and maintenance needed lists.
Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity.
Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components.
Operate leak detectors.
Use various hand and power tools as directed.
Performs maintenance required to ensure good operating condition of furnace(s) and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support other departments as needed per production demands.

QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES:

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others&39; ideas and tries new things Maintains a positive attitude, works at maintaining positive work relationships, ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, effectively communicates with outside contacts, strong impact and selling skills.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Ethics and Integrity - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values Respects and maintains confidentiality. Admits mistakes in spite of the potential for negative consequences. Presents unpleasant or disagreeable facts in an appropriate manner. Keeps promises; meets goals and deadlines. Avoids situations and associations that could be considered inappropriate. Honest in all dealings. Upholds and model&39;s organization’s values.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and safely.

Safety & Environmental - Observes safety and security procedures and performs work in a safe manner at all times. Checks the work area for hazards and corrects unsafe situations. Uses personal protection equipment. Maintains an organized work area. Seeks guidance from supervisor if needed. Considers the safety of other employees. Understands and follows safety regulations. Reports unsafe conditions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others&39; views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone&39;s efforts to succeed.

LANGUAGE SKILL - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred.
3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred.
Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills.
Must be good at following instructions.
Must be capable of working in a group.
Must be able to work any schedule, holidays and weekends.
Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work with heavy rigging, piping. Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred.
Must be able to think quickly and take action.
Must be able to wear a respirator.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Strong learning aptitude required.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
To progress to the next grade level employee must fulfill the progressive requirements of previous levels and there must be an open position. Employee must be in good standing, active participation in Risk Notification, 6S, Safety activities, works weekends, holidays and overtime based on the needs of the department.

Melt Operator I:
High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
Two years technical degree or certificate (Electronic, Mechanical or Welding).
OR 18 months of successfully demonstrated skills experience (Electronic, Mechanical or Welding) and completed skills testing.

Melt Operator II:
Meet the requirements of Melt Operator 1 with a min. of 3 years melt experience and evidence of exemplary job performance.

Melt Operator III:
Has fulfilled progressive requirements of previous MO level with a min. of 5 years melt experience and evidence of exemplary job performance. Successfully performed as a fill-In lead

Melt Operator IV:
Has fulfilled progressive requirements of previous MO levels. Successful completion of Lead Operator OJT, Lead Operator certification, and a minimum of 8 years melt experience. Performs consistently at an exemplary level as an experienced Operator.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS – THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk or sit; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – THE WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE AN EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTERS WHILE PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

The typical work environment is a mill or manufacturing setting.
The employee is frequently required to perform work in a mill environment with frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts / work in high, precarious places / fumes or airborne particles / toxic or caustic chemicals / risk of electrical shock; the typical noise level is moderate noise.