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MAU Workforce Solutions lists this Melt/Furnace Operator opportunity in augusta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Melting/Furnace OperatorObjective Drive the future of mobility with us as a Melting/Furnace Operator with Nemak in Augusta, GA. As a Melt Operator, you will operate and maintain melting and dosing furnaces, perform material testing, and support shift productivity and quality goals. This role includes handling molten aluminum, troubleshooting and maintaining furnaces, ensuring safety compliance, and conducting continuous improvement activities within manufacturing operations.Shift Information Multiple Shifts Available:First Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PMSecond Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PMThird Shift: Monday–Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AMRequired Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent3+ years of forklift/crane operation experiencePreferred Education and Experience2 years of foundry experience2 years of manufacturing trainingTechnical backgroundPosition RequirementsKnowledge of furnace operation, molten metal handling, and metal quality standardsTechnical troubleshooting, inspection, and maintenance skills for melting and dosing furnacesAbility to document operational activities and maintain process tolerancesUnderstanding of Continuous Improvement (5S) and quality assurance practicesStrong communication, adaptability, and multitasking skillsCommitment to manufacturing safety standards and protocolsAbility to perform physically demanding work, including heavy liftingMain ResponsibilitiesOperate and maintain melting furnaces and dosing furnacesPerform material testing, including spark testing of material samplesTrain new employees in operational procedures and work instructionsTransport and pour molten aluminum into dosing furnacesHandle bulk and auxiliary materials during production operationsAdjust operational parameters within specified tolerances and recommend permanent improvementsMaintain and compile melting reports, furnace downtime records, and quality issue documentationPerform maintenance on melting furnaces and other equipmentRepair transport crucibles as requiredDocument troubleshooting activities and corrective actions taken for error correctionEnsure productivity and quality standards are achieved during the shiftFacilitate cross-shift communication and maintain shift logsSupport SOS/Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities during the shiftAdhere to all manufacturing safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environmentPerform additional duties as assigned
Worksite address
augusta, GA, 30901, US
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