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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Furnace Operator in Detroit, Michigan
Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America’s premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs and has an immediate opportunity for a Furnace Operator on 1st shift at the Detroit, MI location. The Furnace Operator is part of the quality team responsible preparing, testing and analyzing various scrap metals.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards as identified, and maintain cleanliness of the facility
Prepare scrap metals for melting by drying
Weigh specific amounts of material for furnace charge, and load into induction melting furnace
Responsible for operating an induction melting furnace
Extract test samples from molten metal
Verify chemistry of material once melted using spectrometer
Skim slag from surface molten metal, using scoop
Operate and monitor furnace(s) per procedures and instructions
Operate for truck as needed
Prepare plaster and relines furnace
Track and maintain adequate inventory of foundry products
Uphold compliance to environmental, safety, state, and local requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED and must be at least 18 years of age
1-3 years foundry experience
Experience in scrap industry preferred
Metallurgy training or coursework a plus
Experience operating an induction furnace preferred
Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Basic math and reading skills
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Computer experience with Microsoft Office preferred
Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate and changes in weather
Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required
Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.