Casting Operator

The AMES Copper Group is considered a secondary copper refinery and consists of a pyrometallurgical process to transform scrap copper into copper anodes with over 99.7% pure copper. Secondary sources include scrap generated internally, new scrap from metal fabricators, and old scrap from consumer products.

Ames Copper Group has an immediate opening for a Casting Operator in our Shelby facility.

Responsibilities

· Regulate supplies of fuel, air, and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.

· Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis, and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to

ensure that materials meet specifications.

· Weigh materials to be charged into furnaces, using scales.

· Record production data, and maintain production logs.

· Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color/fluidity, and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required

temperatures.

· Inspect furnaces and equipment to locate defects and wear.

· Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces.

· Kindle fires, and shovel fuel and other materials into furnaces or onto conveyors by hand, with hoists, or by directing crane

operators.

· Remove impurities from the surface of molten metal.

· Observe operations inside furnaces, using television screens, to ensure that problems do not occur.

· Sprinkle chemicals over molten metal to bring impurities to the surface.

Job Requirements

· Experience in a similar role a plus.

· Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work

· Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education:

High School degree, or equivalent.