Electric Melt Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
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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 be responsible for operating and maintaining electric furnaces and all related equipment to produce high-quality grey iron. This role requires handling charge make-up cranes, furnace cranes, pre-heat equipment, and the hot metal carrier system. You will also perform refractory repairs and ensure the proper function of the melt system. Employees in this role will rotate monthly between different job responsibilities within their shifts.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Material Handling & Preparation
- Load and unload trucks with necessary materials.
- Break scrap materials into usable sizes for remelting.
- Weigh and add alloys to ensure proper composition.
- Operate pre-heater burner systems and monitor control alarms.
- Furnace Operations & Metal Processing
- Transfer charge buckets and empty them into furnaces.
- Perform slagging operations and transfer melt materials.
- Open and close furnace lids while monitoring furnace performance.
- Dispatch hot metal carriers and pour the correct amount of iron into ladles.
- Transfer iron to holding furnaces and take iron temperature samples.
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Operate and maintain charge make-up cranes, furnace cranes, pre-heat equipment, and hot metal carrier systems.
- Monitor controls for alarms and perform basic troubleshooting as needed.
- Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and report malfunctions to supervisors.
- Refractory Repairs & Ladle Preparation
- Repair furnace spouts, lids, slag lines, and holding furnace components.
- Rebuild and maintain ladles as required.
- Prepare A-Line ladles for pouring, including checking temperature and adding chill if necessary.
- Safety & Compliance
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ensure compliance with operational guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
- Perform various related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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
- Ability to compute calculations for materials
- Ability to work in demanding manufacturing environment
- Previous manufacturing and melting 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:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
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.