Melter

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS To prepare, charge, and operate consumable electrode vacuum melting furnaces and vacuum induction melting furnace.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Must be able to lift 35 pounds Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs. Must be able to bend and squat at least 10 times per hour Must be able to wear respiratory protection Must be able to climb stairs and ladders Must be able to operate all overhead cranes Must be able to operate forkliftsTOOLS & EQUIPMENT Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace, including evacuation system, power system, control panels Consumable Electrode Vacuum Melting Furnace Leak detection equipment Crucibles Bell jars Molds, stools, tundishes Pendant and remote controlled cranes Fork lift trucks Annealing furnace Grit Blast Equipment Crucible Blasters - VAR Department Scales Torque wrench Vacuum Cleaner Hand tools Slings, tongs, chains, etc. Oxygen & Acetylene Torch Cleaning Heating Torches Blanks Pneumatic Wire Brush, Grinders and Wrenches Levels Pie Tape Pneumatic Hammer PPE Remote Controlled Cranes Cleaning Equipment Head Cleaning Tools Annulus BallsMATERIALS Scrap Alloy Steel Electrode & Ingots Ingots Stingers Inert Gases Water Compressed Air Stubs to make Stinger Maintenance welds Refractories Hot Tops Insulating Material SolventsSOURCE OF SUPERVISION ForemanWORKING PROCEDURE Receives melt schedule and melt sheets. Calculates the rate of electrode travel. Weights electrode using floor operated overhead crane or floor calibrated scales Measures length of electrode, slot length, and checks material and heat number. Prepares crucible and stool using blasters; wire brush, etc. Prepares mating surfaces of stool, crucible and furnace by cleaning surfaces and applying vacuum grease to seals. Selects proper crucible and stool; and cleaning and placing the crucible in staging area and sets furnace up for melting Engages in removing crucible and ingot from furnace, removing ingot from crucible, weighing ingot, stamping ingot to identify, measuring length of ingot and placing ingot and bell jar using floor operated crane. Operates furnace. Maintains arc and controls melting according to established procedures. Makes corrective adds. Operates vacuum pumps and introduces inert gases as necessary. Checks previously prepared charge to be sure that the proper number of containers of scrap and alloying ingredients are on hand. Engages in placing the charge in the crucible and launders Engages in setting stools, molds, and tundishes in pouring chamber. Closes and seals furnace chamber. Operates and closely directs the operation of all control (vacuum, power temperature, etc.) throughout the melting cycle according to standard melt practices and procedures. Takes samples of molten metal as required and as directed by melt sheet, cutting and delivering samples to laboratory. Make corrective additions to melt as necessary. Operates controls to tilt furnace during pouring. Indexes tundishes or mold table during pouring. Places launder in or out of Melt chamber Cleans and prepares sample takers for use. Check flow of cooling water when necessary. Engages in cleaning of interior furnace. Engages in pouring for proper rate of pour and proper filling of molds. Post melt records, including all data required. Open furnaces and engages in removing molds from furnace. Strips molds and hot tops, identifies and weighs electrode and loads electrode onto table. Place molds in oven for preheating. Checks condition of stools and sends for repair if necessary. Close and bolts vacuum chamber. Wipes and/or brushes ingots. Shuts down at end of melt cycle, and engage in disassembly of furnace and removal of the ingot. Strips, weighs and identifies electrodes. Makes minor repairs. Operates pendant/remote controlled crane or fork truck to move charges, materials or supplies throughout the area. Engages in breaking up and removing refractory linings in crucible Assembles prepared molds and stools. Operates Crucible blaster to clean VAR Crucibles. Reports any malfunctions or abnormal operation condition to supervisor. Maintains clean and orderly work area. May assist maintenance personnel. Prepare stuck electrodes for extracting by grinding, cutting, torching, etc. Extract stuck electrode. Make Slag charges per PC Melt slag and pour per PC Follow all PC’s, SWI’s and additional training documents associated with the Melter Classification (this should be in all job descriptions) /generated inline style / All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. /generated inline style / For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $34.34 to $38.40 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1.5X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan. /generated inline style / This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees. /generated inline style / /generated inline style /

Created: 2025-11-15