Metal Handler

Day Shift- 7:45am-6:15am

Mid Shift-11:00am-9:00pm (estimated)

Purpose: To support production by metal handling and tending alloy furnaces that remelt non-ferrous alloyed metals used in die-casting process.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follow all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.
• Charge specified portions of scrap metal and ingots into furnace
• Skim slag from surface of molten metal
• Stir furnace, skim off dross and cold flux
• Maintain alloy content and temperature
• Transfer molten metal from break down furnace to holding furnaces by ladler transfer
• Transport metal materials from work centers and stage
• Clean furnace and equipment
• Make furnace repairs as necessary
• Load and unload outgoing and incoming trucks
• Take spectrometer samples and test
• Perform monthly inventory of alloy and scrap
• Accurately complete reports and all necessary paper work for the jobs
• Utilizes the 5-S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain) to maintain an orderly, clean and safe work area.
• Ability to regularly meet or exceed efficiency requirements
• Actively participates in CIP events to improve the safety, quality, and efficiencies of our current processes and procedures
• Support and positively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Communicates with supervisor and co-workers in a professional manner
• On-call cell phone furnace duties
• May temporarily operate a DCM
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Manufacturing experience desired but not required

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use measuring instruments, such as spectrometer, scales, hand tools, etc.
• Ability to follow work instructions
• Must be detail oriented, with the ability to recognize defects and non-conformities
• Must acquire a forklift certification from TEAM Industries - Detroit Lakes
• Regular attendance

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, rarely lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to stand up to 100% of shift
• Ability to sit while operating forklift up to 100% of shift
• Ability to do repetitive movements (i.e. bending, twisting, walking, climbing stairs)

Benefits: If offered a full-time TEAM position, Benefits to be offered:Medical - including HDHPPTO AccrualDentalESST/Sick up to 48 hours/yrVisionSign-on/Retention Bonus up to $2,000Flex Plans8 Paid Holidays per yearHSA with Company MatchPotential Profit Sharing Bonus401(k) with up to 4% company matchAlong with various voluntary plans that may be addedESOPMinnesota Paid Leave - Employer Paid Premiums, Basic Life Ins & AD&D taxes may apply where requiredShort and Long Term Disability