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We are looking for the best-those who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow with our organization, personally and professionally!\nAbout the Position:\nThe VIM SETUP OPERATOR provides overall support of the raw material bay (receiving, loading and inventory tracking) and other related duties following established practices set forth in the Operating Procedures Manual and the Manufacturing Instructions Manual.\nAbout Ellwood Quality Steels:\nFamily-owned business with long-range vision.\nThe world leader in the production of high quality carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel ingot.\nUnmatched commitment to our customers.\nEmphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and problem solving.\nContinual investment in our people, process, and equipment.\nHighly trained workforce, state-of-the-art equipment and methodology.\nA manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence.\nwww.ellwoodqualitysteels.com\nOur focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career. 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Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.\nWhat You’ll Get: \nCompetitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing\n401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match\nExcellent health care, dental and vision plans\nCompany-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits\nWhat You’ll Do:\nUnder general supervision, provides overall support of raw material bay (receiving, loading and inventory tracking) and other related duties following established practices set forth in the Operating Procedures Manual and the Manufacturing Instructions Manual.\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\n1.Follow strict safety protocols, including handling molten metal, working with high-temperature equipment, and wearing required PPE.\n2.Set up and prepare the Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) furnace for melting operations, including\noLaunder building and curing & crucible refractory\noMold Set-Up, ingot stripping, and mold cleaning.\noCrucible (melt vessel) and launder knock-out\noCharge Make-Up area\n§receiving, weighing, inspecting, and verifying material\n§staging and assembly of charge buckets, and all associated documentation\n§working with VIM helper to complete the material charging\n3.Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of the VIM furnace (seals, view ports, TC & Sample ports)\n4.Assist in the operation of the VIM furnace, including loading primary charge, make up additions, taking chemistry samples, as directed by supervision,\n5.Support quality control processes by assisting in sample collection and conducting basic inspections.\n6.Maintain a clean and organized work environment to support safe operations.\n7.Operate material handling equipment such as cranes, hoists, launder, and forklifts to transport materials and equipment safely.\n8.Complete Pre-Operational Inspections for cranes, VIM furnace and ancillary equipment, and mobile equipment daily, as needed.\n9.Must have ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.\n10.Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules.\n11.Must have ability and desire to work with others.\n12.Meets attendance requirements.\n13.Perform other duties as deemed necessary.\nJOB QUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.\nEXPERIENCE:\nMinimum six months experience in steel manufacturing environment preferred. \nRemote crane operation experience preferred. \nRemelt department experience preferred. \nINTERNAL EQS TRAINING (provided after hire):\nTheoretical Steelmaking Course; overall score of 80% is preferred. \nTheoretical Remelting Course; overall score of 80% is preferred. \nVIM Course (provided during training period, satisfactory completion required)\nEllwood Quality Steels Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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