Full-Time

Melt Operator

Updated on 9/3/2026

Orion Casting

Orion Casting

No salary listed

Grafton, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
OSHA
Requirements
  • A positive attitude and good interpersonal skills are required.
  • Must be willing to embrace new technology and change and constantly seek improvement.
  • Must possess and apply 5S methodology.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to read, understand, and execute written directives.
  • Good math skills are required.
  • Good mechanical skills are required.
  • A good attendance record must be maintained.
  • Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds and reaching and lifting moderately heavy parts, up to several hundred repetitions per shift.
  • Must be able to stand, bend, and twist for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, sit, walk, climb, stoop, and kneel.
  • A High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to move between machines as needed is required.
  • Knowledge of molds and casting process theory is required.
  • Mechanical ability, basic math skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving ability are required.
Responsibilities
  • Tap furnaces as directed by the supervisor.
  • Set up and operate the furnace for melting.
  • Load and unload materials.
  • Clean the furnace and equipment.
  • Count, weigh, and record the number of units of materials moved on the daily production sheet.
  • Remove material samples, label them with identifying information, and take the samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Operate an industrial truck or electrical hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and product.
  • Skim sows and ingots while ensuring products meet or exceed quality standards.
  • Stack, band, and prepare product for shipping.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair furnaces.
  • Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition in strict adherence to 5S standards.
  • Accurately and timely complete necessary paperwork, including attendance reports, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance work orders.
  • Comply with established Quality Management System procedures.
  • Follow the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and related procedures, and participate in the Continuous Quality process.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report unsafe conditions promptly.
  • Follow OSHA and company safety rules and policies, including wearing proper personal protective equipment.
  • Perform other associated duties and functions as assigned to support productive company operations.

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