Melter (Induction Furnace) - 1st & 2nd Shifts (6am-3:30pm, 3pm-12:30pm)
Beginning in Omaha Nebraska over 100 years ago, Omaha Steel brings a long history in the steel industry that tells a story where we have been. Today, Omaha Steel represents a new era in the American Steel Industry by providing expertise to companies with their high quality, reliability and efficiency.
Omaha Steel offers:
• Health, Dental, Disability and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a guaranteed 2% contribution given to all employees
• Employer match on employee 401(k) contributions
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation accrual (begins after 90-day probationary period)
• Opportunities for Growth
We are currently seeking a reliable individual to join the Omaha Steel team as a Melter (Induction Furnace).
Omaha Steel offers:
• Health, Dental, Disability and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a guaranteed 2% contribution given to all employees
• Employer match on employee 401(k) contributions
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation accrual (begins after 90-day probationary period)
• Opportunities for Growth
We are currently seeking a reliable individual to join the Omaha Steel team as a Melter (Induction Furnace).
Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills:
- Performs proper refractory maintenance to the furnace lining to include measuring & patching
- Ability to count molds on pouring floor to identify completed heats
- Capable of accurately weighing charge materials and alloy additions per recipe
- Possess the knowledge and ability to make the correct alloy adjustments per meltdown results
- Comprehends and adheres to all prescribed melting procedures
- Maintains accurate melting records for each heat
- The ability to assist shakeout and pouring crew when needed
- Possess the basic operating knowledge of the Inductotherm furnaces, and ancillary equipment
- Safely operate overhead cranes with various rigging attached
- Ability to safely & efficiently melt independently on either the 600kW or 1500 kW furnace
Entry Level Qualifications and Requirements:
- Advanced math skills to include understanding of decimals and percentages
- Basic understanding of chemistry and elements
- Ability to utilize a tape measure and analog scale
- Must have the ability to repetitively lift up to 100 lbs. (employees are encouraged to seek assistance when lifting over 50 lbs. and assistance is readily available.)
- Work in or near extremes in temperatures and dusty environment
- Work directly with molten metal (3,000 degrees plus) and sparks from molten metal
- Able to follow both verbal and written instructions and complete assigned tasks in an unsupervised manner
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English
- Must have reliable attendance, willing to work flexible hours, & work well with others
- Must perform other duties as assigned
