Summary Responsible for charging metal and fuel into the furnace using overhead bridge cranes and skid steers, monitoring furnace conditions, hauling and pouring molten iron. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds for the duration of the shift. Assists in other duties as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members. Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Wears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection. Uses proper lifting and ergo techniques. Reads work orders or receives oral instructions to determine work assignments, material, or equipment needs. Follows detailed job-specific instructions to make sure castings are produced most efficiently and to meet customer specifications. Conducts daily inspection of equipment. Demonstrates ability to charge the furnace, take readings and monitor furnace condition, and record. Operates yard crane to accurately weigh charge metals into the weigh hopper. Conducts quality testing of the iron to determine proper chemistry. Plots and adjusts chemistry of iron; tests the iron temperature of every charge and records. Hauls iron, slags off molten iron, rods, and dumps the furnace. Relines, overhauls, patching, rebuilding of ladles, covers, and spouts on furnaces. Preps for the next production run. Restocks alloys when they become low. Maintains cleanliness of the production area and metal storage yard