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AFMW - Melt Deck Worker ABC - 1st Shift

3/30/2026

This role involves performing the duties of an Electric Induction Furnace Operator A or No Bake Pour-off A, requiring judgment in adjusting furnace controls and analyzing furnace conditions visually and via readings. The worker must maintain a high degree of judgment during melting and AOD processes to ensure proper metallurgical chemistries and safe conditions.

Salary

23.82 - 25.58 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

ASHLAND FOUNDRY & MACHINE WORKS Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC (AFMW) is a world class, high integrity and modern manufacturer of Carbon, Low Alloy, Nickel based, Duplex, Austenitic and Super Austenitic, Martensitic alloys and high chrome iron castings. We can machine any casting we produce, and we have been doing this continuously since 1881. AFMW can produce over 100 different metal grades and in addition to machining we offer hydro testing, impeller balancing and polishing. Safety is a core value and we pride ourselves on our commitment to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education and awareness with the ultimate goal of eliminating all workplace accidents and hazardous conditions.

About the Role

Description

1st Shift

Ashland, PA

Perform the duties of Electric Induction Furnace Operator A (Job Code 231), or No Bake Pour-off A (Job Code 216) and other misc. duties as assigned. Particular attention must be made to safe consciousness.

Work is semi-routine requiring judgment in the application of established principles in adjusting furnace controls and analysis of furnace by visual observation as well as readings. Able to identify raw material and color-codes. High degree of judgment must be maintained during melting and AOD process to ensure proper metallurgical chemistries and safe conditions. Independent thought and decision are essential in adjusting metal chemistry based on control tests. Assume responsibility for visually checking the integrity of charge materials, especially returns for compatibility with particular alloys being melted. Understand nomenclature for both induction furnaces and AOD system.

Requirements

Education:

Working knowledge of electrical, water-cooling hydraulic systems. Basic computer skills, i.e., mouse, keyboard, and screen navigation for AOD refining system

Experience:

6 to 12 months as a Melt Deck Worker B. Must have obtained either the “A” rate as an Electric Furnace Operator (Job Code 231) or No Bake Pour-off (Job Code 216).

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

Moderately heavy job in changing weights, moving molds, and working with hot metal. Considerable physical effort required in the charging of metal to furnaces and AOD vessel and the removal of slag from furnaces/AOD vessels.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Continuous exposure to extreme heat, fumes, smoke and burn hazard.

Equal Opportunity Employer

“Ashland Foundry & Machine Works” does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”

Key Skills

Electric Induction Furnace OperationNo Bake Pour-offSafe ConsciousnessFurnace Control AdjustmentVisual ObservationRaw Material IdentificationColor-CodingMetallurgical Chemistry AnalysisControl Test InterpretationCharge Material Integrity CheckAOD Process UnderstandingInduction Furnace NomenclatureElectrical Systems KnowledgeWater-Cooling Systems KnowledgeHydraulic Systems KnowledgeBasic Computer Skills