Machine Operator - Melt Shop

Linamar · Fletcher

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Positions available on both Day and Night Continental Shifts

Job Title: Machine Operator – Melt Shop

Job Summary

Working under general supervision, load/unload the Melting Furnace, move materials to various areas inside and outside the facility using powered forklift truck and stage the proper materials for furnace operation. Control material movement. Transport material between departments while ensuring proper routing of material is maintained. May be required to perform other activities including picking orders, taking inventory, shipping and receiving. Fully trained to facilitate receipt, storage and dispatch of packaged inventory. Responsible for the loading and unloading of the Furnace. Will be responsible for the Safe transportation of liquid aluminum from the Furnace to the Die Casting cell.

   Responsibility

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment

• Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.

• Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks.

• Operate a forklift a safe manner, including both loading and unloading of freight.

• Have the ability to safely pour liquid aluminum from a ladle into the Die Casting cell using a powered forklift truck

• Keep the furnace maintained with the proper amount of raw aluminum and recycled material

• Perform forklift daily inspection to include the changing of battery.

• Keep all manufacturing, shipping and receiving areas organized.

• Provide internal transport of die-casting parts to the proper areas.

• Executing testing for spectral analysis and density testing – Aluminum

• Executing leaning treatment for aluminum – Degassing unit

• Distribution and delivery of all empty containers from the production area to proper location.

• Emptying pallet cages of used sand, waste grit, cardboard packaging and other products in accordance to the regulations.

• Empty scrap bins into proper containers. 

• May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.

• Other duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Skills/Experience

• Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed. Use a team approach to get materials ready so that they may be moved out efficiently.

• Use computer-operated machinery to print delivery slips.

• Complete all required training prior to on the job training.

• Continuously learn on the job. 

• Receive training in first aid or safe use of forklifts.

• Ability to get Forklift Certified – licensed

• Ability to get Crane Certified – licensed (if required)

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

At this time, we are not able to offer current or future work authorization transfer or sponsorship.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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