Recycle Operator/Foundry Operator

Sign on Bonus May be Applied.

Skill level progression for higher pay

Free Insurance Benefits

If you are looking for a new exciting, rewarding and with a condensed work week position, then Meridian has the perfect role for you. Besides the wonderful benefits and great pay, you will be working with amazing people!

Continental 12-hour Shifts - Guaranteed days off

Primary Purpose of Position:

To work within the Die Cast Department to efficiently and effectively set-up and operate equipment within a die cast cell to ensure a quality product is produced and delivered that consistently satisfies or exceeds our customer’s expectation.

Major Responsibilities of Position:

• Maintains a safe and clean workplace – The foundry goal is zero lost time accident and no housekeeping (audit) complaints.
• Quality Performance – The foundry goal is zero discrepancies at the user plants, process checklists will be utilized to monitor and track process stability
• Uptime improvements – The foundry goal is 90% equipment utilization.
• To maintain oxide levels that meet or exceed the standards specified by the customer.
• Scrap and material utilization – Dross and other melt losses are to be weekly, target < 7.0% melt loss.
• Employee relations – The foundry goal is to develop a team-based environment with cross-functional deployment wherever possible. Each member will be expected to back up all other positions as required.
• To maintain grade 1 scrap feeding into the Remelt furnaces.

Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes):

• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities that will focus on waste elimination, improved health and safety, and ultimately cost reductions
• Improve educational standards by attending all planned training programs
• Ability to operate lift truck and overhead crane
• Must have regular and punctual attendance
• Must be able to follow directions of a supervisor
• Must be cooperative with other employees
• Must be quality conscious with an emphasis on operating to the Work Instruction
• Be familiar with hydraulics and pneumatics or willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing, effectively
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to communicate, educate and coach new team members
• Fluent in English

Physical demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, twist, bend, grasp and lift – occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• Visual requirements include ability to visually inspect work performed
• Talk and hear
• Must have the ability to tolerate the above requirements for a minimum of 12 hours daily

Work Environment

• Automotive manufacturing environment, Shift work
• Shop Environment: 75% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions; standard tools available
• Production Environment: 25% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions. Extreme temperatures during the summer and winter months can be expected

Educational and Certification Background

High school diploma or equivalent - Essential

Possess mechanical ability and be knowledgeable in the use of hand tools. - Essential

Meridian Magnesium Products of America