Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The Melt Utility Worker will perform various support and relief duties throughout the Melt Department to ensure the timely and proper production of molten iron.

We have openings for the1st and 3rd shifts.
Pay Rate: $20.44/hour - Third Shift receives $2.25/hour shift premium.
Employees are scheduled (4) 10 hour/days per week.

What You'll Do:

• Operate equipment used in the Melt Department including cupola/furnace, holding furnaces, desulfurizing vessel, converters, cranes, and any equipment that is essential to normal operations
• Operate fork truck by following all processes and procedures related to its safe operation
• Assist Melter with operations, operational maintenance, relining, repair, shaving, and startup of furnaces
• Assist with the operation of electric furnaces and cupola to melt iron and steel scrap, alloys, and other additives to the proper temperature, composition, and chemistry to ensure quality molten product
• Assist in or perform refractory repairs on furnace, ladles, and spouts
• Inspect equipment and cupola and furnace lining regularly
• Maintain melt written records as necessary and secure proper tools for each task
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Utilize delay time constructively by doing housekeeping or other area improvement activities
• Assist in training new melt employees and cover various positions throughout the Melt Department
• Perform tasks with safety, quality, and productivity in mind, and follow all established procedures and process instructions
• Take necessary action to minimize delay time and maximize production

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus after successful completion of 90 days
• Competitive Wages and Benefits
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
• Insurance: Life, Short-Term Disability
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

What We Need from You:

• Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member
• Requires decimals and fractions, drawings and formulas, adjustable measuring instruments
• Some judgment to comply with instructions, follow methods, and make minor decisions with continuous mental or visual attention
• Personal attendance record should remain in compliance with company guidelines
• May need to lift up to 75 pounds. Will use repetitive motion, with twisting, bending, and standing for most of shift
• Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.