Bricking Operator

Description

Great opportunity in a plant that is undergoing explosive growth. This position is critical to the success of the business consuming scrap copper. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work in a team environment and is a self-starter.

Requirements

Responsible for taking copper bare bright wire and processing through a bricking machine and producing a 50lbs copper and silver brick.

Responsibly to ensure only copper is processed and all other metals or material is removed before processing.

Responsible for safe operation of the equipment and keeping the work area clean and orderly.

Responsible for machine set up, including tool changes.

Diagnose machinery problems, adjust and correct as necessary.

Operate controls for furnace and casting line.

Operate lift truck on a regular basis.

Operate overhead crane.

Perform housekeeping duties throughout the shift and maintain workstation.

Frequently lift or move 50 to 70 pounds.

Responsible for paperwork (lot tracking, loading log, quality checks, etc.)

Maintain high level of accuracy (lot ticket, weights, data entry, etc.)

Other duties as required.

Strict adherence to all safety rules and regulations.

Strict adherence to all quality and procedural standards.

Strict adherence to start/stop times for start of shift and breaks.

Maintain proper attendance.

Maintain moderate flexibility for shift coverage.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in machine operation is preferred.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and work procedures. Ability to write production quotas and downtime hours.

Math Ability: Ability to do basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a range of variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Basic

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must have ability to talk and hear.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to hot and humid conditions.