Melt Room Operator/ Labourer

Orlick Industries

Orlick is an automotive parts supplier producing aluminum components for many varieties of vehicles, with Honda being our largest customer.

Why Join Orlick Industries?

• Annual wage reviews and increases
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pension contributions
• Cost coverage for safety work boots
• Benefits program including dental, vision care, prescription medication, and extended health care coverage
• Annual picnics and Christmas parties

POSITION SUMMARY

A Melt Room Operator is responsible for safely operating a melting furnace to produce aluminum ingots and reports to a Die Cast Shift Supervisor. This is a physically demanding position that requires the ability to drive a forklift and to work with molten metal in front of industrial furnaces.

Hours of Work:
Weekly rotating shifts
Monday - Thursday
7:00am-5:00pm; 5:00pm-3:00am

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Furnace charging, working with a furnace at 1400F to properly melt aluminum to a molten state
• Ensure holding furnaces are operating at their best capacity by, charge well fluxing, fluxing of holding bath (not on line furnaces), routine channel cleaning (rodding), clean floor of reverb from build-up of metal, take spectrometer sample and label with heat lot number.
• Maintain safe, continuous operation of the melting furnace to produce high quality aluminum ingots.
• Inspect all scrap bin contents before charging, to ensure contents are not wet or contain debris, which pose a safety hazard.
• Use a forklift, in a safe manner. Ensure valid license is maintained for forklift.
• Place ingots onto stacker in an interlocking manner, strap bundle with metal banding and apply recycled aluminum control tag.
• Complete all necessary paperwork/documentation and utilize appropriate computerized systems/readings.
• Housekeeping of work area orderly, clean and free of debris

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Fork lift license preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and multi task in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Adaptable to change.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Team player, able to work well with others.

Accommodations are available upon request to support your participation during all stages of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please contact 905-544-1997 ext. 2239 or send us an email.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work rotating shifts?

Licence/Certification:

• drivers licence /vehicle? (required)

Work Location: In person