Melt Shop Helper Job at Finkl Steel, Chicago, IL

  • Finkl Steel
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Melt Shop Helper

Finkl Steel is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forging die steels, plastic injection mold steels, die casting tool steels, forged alloy bars, and custom open die forgings. Finkl Steel is a member of international Swiss Steel Group and manufactures products at three production facilities in Chicago, Detroit and Sorel (CAN). We sell our products in North America and to 18 countries worldwide. With more than 100 patents, our steel formulations and steelmaking technologies set worldwide standards. In recognition of Finkl Steel's product quality, our facilities were the first in America to receive ISO 9000 registration.

Finkl Steel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

As a Melt Shop Helper, you will play a crucial role in the production process of steel manufacturing, specifically focusing on the melting and refining of metals. Your primary objective will be to learn and assist in the operation of melting furnaces and overhead cranes, ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high safety and quality standards. You will be sweeping, shoveling, and taking care of general housekeeping necessary to maintain a clean and orderly shop. You shall be trained to operate various other tools, equipment, and machinery so that they can fill in when necessary. In this role you must be able to retain information, be a critical thinker, and follow instructions. In the Melt Shop there may be large metal beams, large flames or large objects that are being moved with overhead cranes so it's important that you can stay alert of your surroundings at all times. You must also be able to tolerate heat, fire, and heights.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to handle a physical workload
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in production, manufacturing or related field a plus, but not required
  • Experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts a plus, but not required

Responsibilities:

  • Operate, maintain, and clean heavy machinery and equipment
  • Learn to operate an overhead crane and forklift
  • Maintain the work area and keep it clean
  • Adhere to safety policies and procedures
  • Work overtime, weekends and off shifts required
  • Tolerate working in a hot metals environment
  • Stand/Walk for the entire shift
  • Tolerate working in a loud work environment
  • Must be able to walk, climb, kneel and reach

Benefits:

  • Extra $0.30 for working 2nd shift & extra $0.40 for working 3rd shift
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • 401k Match & Profit Sharing
  • STD and Life Insurance
  • 10 paid holidays/PTO
  • Quarterly Gainsharing Bonuses
  • Union membership
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Overtime and Double Time

Job Tags

Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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