MIC - Melt Operator at Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC – Myerstown, Pennsylvania

DEFINITION

The Melt Operator is a skilled technician responsible for safely preparing, melting, and delivering molten metal used in the casting process. This role involves operating and maintaining melting furnaces (such as induction or arc furnaces), charging metal and alloy materials according to specified melt recipes, monitoring furnace parameters, and ensuring the molten metal meets all chemical and temperature requirements before pouring. The melt operator is also responsible for performing pre-melt inspections, documenting process data, following strict safety protocols, and coordinating with quality and production teams to ensure consistent, high-quality castings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Melting Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position will not have any direct reports

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONNOTE: An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Work in a safe manner with a goal of zero harm.
• Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates self-management skills, including time management, planning, scheduling, organizing, and prioritizing; ability to complete assigned duties in a timely manner and meet established deadlines
• Performs all necessary functions to adhere to ISO9001-2015 standards
• Operate, monitor, and maintain melting furnaces according to established procedures.
• Charge furnaces with metals, alloys, and additives following melt recipes and production specifications.
• Perform molten metal sampling and coordinate chemical analysis with quality personnel.
• Prepare ladles and pouring equipment, including preheating and inspection for lining integrity and cleanliness.
• Execute safe and accurate tapping, transferring, or pouring of molten metal into molds or holding vessels.
• Conduct pre-melt and post-melt inspections on equipment, tools, and refractory linings.
• Follow all foundry safety procedures, including PPE usage, lockout/tagout, and molten metal handling protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free melt deck and work area.
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Must have good attendance and be reliable.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees.

• Familiarity with melt recipes, alloying additions, and the effects of chemistry on casting quality.
• Refractory materials, furnace linings, and ladle maintenance requirements.
• Safe molten metal handling practices, including splash prevention, proper PPE, and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret melt sheets, production travelers, specifications, and furnace operating guidelines.
• Understanding of quality control processes such as chemical analysis, temperature verification, and defect prevention.
• Familiarity with foundry workflow and coordination between melt, shell, and pouring operations.

· Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before the employees in the organization, communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and leadership throughout the organization.
• The ability to manage schedules, consider resources, and communicate these needs effectively throughout the organization.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, varying temperatures, high noise levels and dust.
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• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  
  The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
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• Myerstown Investment Casting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.