Melt Operator - 3rd Shift Job at Neenah Foundry Company in Neenah
Neenah Foundry Company, Neenah, WI, United States, 54956
Overview
The Melt role is a team-based position and plays a crucial role in the success of each molding line. This role is an entry-level opportunity and does not require any previous experience. However, you must be able to tolerate a loud, warm, and physically challenging work environment. The successful applicant must be able to work in confined spaces, stand for extended periods of time, as well as handle molten metal in a safe and confident manner. The position does offer the opportunity for cross training and experience in a variety of tasks related to production.
Responsibilities
- Basic math, calculator, and computer skills are highly desirable
- Demonstrate ability to monitor furnace conditions
- Accurately take readings
- Make refractory repairs to cupola, ladles and furnaces
- Rod and dump the furnace
- Maintain cleanliness of production area
- Operate yard crane to accurately weigh charge metals into the weigh hopper
- Load and unload rail cars
- Break up returns
- Maintain the yard in orderly fashion
- Plot and adjust chemistry over iron
- Demonstrate the ability to charge the cupola
- Operate bobcat and forklift
- Move and process materials
- Receive and process scrap
Education/Experience Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old to apply
- Must be able to read and follow work instructions
- Cannot be afraid of heights
Shifts and Work Schedule
- Shifts: Must be available to work 8-12 hour shifts
- Must be available for overtime as production needs require
- Shifts vary according to Plant assignment
- Monday – Friday, some Saturdays and Sundays required
- Typical shift hours: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm (2 shift)
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: Base pay rate of $25.61, 2nd shift premium: $1.50, 3rd shift premium: $1.00
- Base rates increase $1/hour upon successful completion of probation (60 working days)
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401k plan with generous company match
- Opportunity for advancement
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