£41K/yr
Sheffield, England
Permanent, Variable

VIM Melter

Posted by Reed.

REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company

VIM Melter – job spec

To work in a team operating VIM & VIDP furnaces.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of furnaces through:

  • Safe crane handling of electrodes and moulds
  • Maintenance of a high standard of housekeeping in line with safety and QA hazard audit requirements.
  • Adherence to QA procedures and generating/maintaining prime melt records.
  • Charge preparation, charge mixing and furnace loading.
  • Refractory preparation.
  • Mould preparation, setting and stripping.
  • Loading/discharging of large clamshell heat treatment furnaces.
  • General crane and forklift truck movements.

Demonstrable Experience of:

  • Development/Improvement activities.
  • Application of training.
  • Positive attitude to safety & quality.

Qualities & Attributes

  • Willingness to work as a team & share knowledge.
  • Acceptance of accountability and responsibility
  • Personal discipline to apply the requirements and accepted standards
  • Pride in the workplace
  • Exemplary level of timekeeping and attendance