Melt Operator

Melt Operator

Heraeus Precious Metals

Location Wartburg – Tennessee

Permanent

Full Time

Heraeus, the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment, energy, health, mobility, and industrial applications. In 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of €1.9 bn and a total revenue of €12.9 bn. in more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12,500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds.®

The primary responsibility of this position is to melt and refine materials in a safe manner according to customer and company specifications.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Read, understand and follow established procedures to conduct work safely, effectively and in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Identify and prepare appropriate equipment to conduct melting including the furnace, crucible, mold and supporting equipment. Inspect furnace and equipment to locate defects and wear.
• Prepare the materials for melting including calculating slag composition ratios and other raw materials.
• Transfer or remove molten metal from furnaces and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps or ladles.
• Participate in oxidation of alloy and related refining techniques under elevated temperatures.
• Record production or process data and maintain logs, as required.
• Regulate supplies of fuel, air, oxygen and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
• Observe and record key process indicators such as air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
• Maintain material accountability during preparation and production by utilization of scales or other measuring equipment in compliance with standard procedures.
• Conduct analytical tests and sampling to confirm material composition.
• Organize the materials into drums to be closed, sealed and weighed prior to shipment according to customer and company specifications.

What is required for this role:

• High School Diploma 
• 1 to 3 years experience in basic chemical operations or related experience required. This is not an entry-level position. 

Candidates, interested in requisition [[id]], are invited to apply online or contact Shandell Martinez for further questions – both will of course be treated confidentially.