- Junior
- Office in Pittsburgh
The newly created Company, FerroWorks, has locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA including McConway and Torley and Standard Forged, which have been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first US transcontinental railroad was completed. We have been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high-quality railroad industry products. As McConway is the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have and has led to a product line that includes every ARR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the US.
McConway & Torley is currently searching for a Melter Helper. As a Melter Helper you will deliver metal to specifications safely, accurately and on time. Keep furnaces full, and safely and thoroughly clean the furnaces and ladles.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Shift: 2nd Shift, will train on first. Must be able to work any shift
What you’ll do:
- Assist the melter to deliver metal to specifications
- Assist the melter with furnace controls/functions
- Assist in verifying chemistry results and measuring alloy’s
- Assist in maintaining furnace through inspection refractory inspection and hot gunning
- Assist in maintaining quality standards
- Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned
What you’ll need:
- 1 year relevant experience in foundry or heavy industry
- Must be a team player and safety oriented
- Must have predictable attendance
- High school degree or GED is required. Must pass melter training to become certified melter.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy
Working Conditions:
- Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
- This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
- Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
Safety Activities:
- Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
- Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
- Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Benefits:
- Health & Pharmacy
- Dental & Vision
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) W/Company Match
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
