Melt Room Operator

Orlick Industries is an automotive parts supplier producing aluminum components for many varieties of vehicles, with Honda being our largest customer. Melt Room Operator Position Summary: The Melt Room Operator is responsible for maintaining safe and continuous operation of the melting furnace to produce high quality aluminum ingots in support of die cast production. This is a physically demanding position that requires the ability to drive a forklift and to work with molten metal in front of industrial furnaces. Shift Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 10 hour weekly rotating shifts (Days 7:00am - 5:00pm; Afternoons 5:00pm - 3:00am) Why Join Orlick Industries? Benefits program including dental, vision care, prescription medication, and extended health care coverage Annual wage reviews and increases Tuition reimbursement program Pension contributions Cost coverage for safety work boots Employee events Job Duties & Responsibilities: Furnace charging; working with a furnace at 1400F to properly melt aluminum to a molten state. Ensuring the holding furnaces are operating at their best capacity by: charge well fluxing, fluxing of holding bath, routine channel cleaning (rodding), cleaning the floor of reverb from build-up of metal, and taking spectrometer samples. Inspecting all scrap bin contents before charging to ensure they are dry and free of debris. Using a forklift in a safe manner; ensuring valid license is maintained for forklift. Placing ingots onto the stacker, strapping bundles with metal banding, and applying recycled aluminum control tag. Completing all necessary paperwork/documentation and utilizing the appropriate computerized systems/ readings. Housekeeping of work area; keeping it clean and free of debris. Skills & Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent work experience. Previous experience working in a foundry Forklift license preferred. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills. Detail oriented. Adaptable to change. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Team player; able to work well with others. **This posting is for an existing vacancy** Orlick Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

The Melt Room Operator is responsible for the safe and continuous operation of melting furnaces to produce high-quality aluminum ingots. Duties include furnace charging, fluxing, routine maintenance of equipment, and accurate documentation of production processes.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work in a physically demanding, high-temperature environment. A forklift license is preferred, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Dental care • Vision care • Prescription medication coverage • Extended health care coverage • Annual wage reviews • Tuition reimbursement program • Pension contributions • Safety work boots cost coverage • Employee events

• TeamworkPreferred
• Forklift operationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Forklift operation
• Furnace charging
• Fluxing
• Channel cleaning
• Spectrometer sampling
• Documentation
• Computerized systems
• Housekeeping
• Prioritization
• Multi-tasking
• Communication
• Detail oriented
• Adaptable
• Teamwork
• Forklift Certification
• Optometry
• Flux-Cored Arc Welding
• Forklift Truck
• Furnaces
• Medical Prescription
• Multitasking
• Aluminum
• Detail Oriented

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Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week