Melt Tech - Furnace Cleaner

Job Summary: The Furnace Cleaner is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and preparing melting furnaces, holders, launders, pits, and related melt department equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. This position performs refractory removal, debris cleanup, slag and dross removal, furnace washouts, and general housekeeping activities throughout the melt department. The Furnace Cleaner supports furnace maintenance and rebuild activities while following all safety procedures related to working around hot equipment, confined spaces, and airborne dust. The role focuses on ensuring furnaces and associated equipment remain clean, operational, and ready for production

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operating and Maintaining Equipment: This includes furnaces, ladles, crucibles, and other equipment used in melting processes.
• Performing Routine and Project Based Maintenance: This may involve cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting equipment to ensure it's in good working order.
• Rebuilding refractory in holders, launder systems and other assigned tasks.
• Identifying and resolving issues with melting equipment to minimize downtime.
• Collecting samples, performing tests (e.g., using a spectrometer), and documenting results to ensure the metal meets quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and quality control results.
• Keeping track of materials used in the melting process.
• Loading and unloading metal and potentially using equipment like forklifts and cranes.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workplace: Ensuring a tidy and organized workspace is important for safety and efficiency

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.