Electric Melt Operator

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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our Rise talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain® branded products. Weil-McLain® is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.

How you will make an impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an Electric Melt Operator, you will play a crucial role in managing and operating the melting process at our facility. Your responsibilities will include preparing and handling materials, operating machinery and cranes, and ensuring the efficient transfer of molten metal. You will monitor equipment controls, perform routine maintenance and refractory repairs, and prepare ladles and scrap materials for re-melt. This position requires a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork to maintain smooth production processes and achieve operational goals. Your attention to detail and adherence to procedures will directly contribute to the production of high-quality materials and support the overall efficiency of our manufacturing operations.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Material Preparation and Handling
   • Load and unload trucks using the Charge Makeup Crane & Pre-heater.
   • Break up scrap into usable sizes and load the hopper with proper ingredients and specified weights.
   • Weigh and add alloys as required.
   • Crush scrap materials (castings and gating) to usable sizes for re-melting.
   • Record weights and monitor controls for alarms during material preparation.
2. Furnace and Melt Operations
   • Operate furnace controls, including igniting and shutting off the burner system.
   • Transfer charge buckets to the furnace and empty contents.
   • Slag furnaces and ladles, transfer melt materials from the floor to the furnace deck, and monitor furnace operations for alarms.
   • Dispatch hot melt carriers, pour the proper amount of iron into ladles, and transfer iron to holding furnaces.
   • Take iron and temperature samples to ensure quality standards are met.
3. Maintenance & Repairs
   • Perform refractory repairs on melt furnace spouts, slag lines, lids, slag doors, sample doors, launder doors, and ladles.
   • Rebuild and repair ladles as needed.
   • Prepare ladles for pouring by filling, checking temperature, adding chill if necessary, and positioning for pickup.
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What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Previous manufacturing experience (Preferred)

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50-75lbs
• Must be able to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods, as required by the job.
• Requires the use of appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) due to potential hazards associated with machinery or chemicals.

*The above job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

How we live our culture…

Our culture is at the center of what we do, and more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads. 

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting after 60 days of service
• Competitive pay scale progression with step increases
• Educational assistance, apprenticeship programs, and health club reimbursement

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion…

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.