Operator/Repairperson

Job Description Metglas, Inc., located in Conway, SC near Myrtle Beach, is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since our company began in the 1970's, Metglas, Inc. (then Allied Signal located in Morristown, NJ) pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to Metglas Inc.'s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid-solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second.We are currently hiring for Operator Repair (Melting & Casting) responsible for supporting amorphous metal casting operations by staging charge buckets of raw materials, charging the melting furnace, preparing & adding raw materials to the melting furnace, monitoring, deslagging, and sampling melt, and addressing melt issues, as needed.Essential Job Functions:Unload delivery trucks, move raw materials from inventory, and load charge buckets using forklift and/or craneUse computer system to enter and verify batch composition (i.e. alloy)Charge the melting furnace, adding charge buckets of raw materials using crane with hook and lifting magnetMonitor, take samples, and fine-tune melt chemistryInitiate pouring of molten metal into and back-pouring of melt out of holding furnaceAddress possible melt issues, including clogged pour spout, out-of-calibration lance, routine deslagging, and possible furnace over-heating, as neededAssist with changing spout, removing & replacing wheel house, emergency operations, and periodic breakdown/rebuilding of furnace (approximately every six months), which includes using jackhammers, lifting/carrying refractory brick, and working in confined spaces and at heightsRaking and clean up of scrap and other ribbon from floors, machinery, and other work areas.Cleaning of work areas as assigned.Other duties as assigned.Note: This position supports both continuous and batch casting amorphous metal production linesSkills & Requirements:Safety mindset is your #1 priority!Able and willing to wear proper safety attire (PPE: glasses, gloves, helmet, earplugs, steel toed boots, silver jacket, long sleeves and pants, etc.)Ability to read and understand measurements and directionsDemonstrated mechanical aptitudeBasic computer skills: ability to enter, retrieve, and evaluate data2+ years Forklift experienceHigh school graduate or equivalent2+ years prior industrial/mechanical experiencePrior work experience operating an overhead crane preferredPrior use of micrometer preferredPrior experience with feeler gauges and setting gaps preferredAble to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs alone, and 51-100lbs with assistanceAble to regularly perform work in areas of height up to 3 stories on safe and stable platformsAble and willing to work in a warm & hot inside environment, especially during summer monthsMust be clean shaven at all times to be able to wear a respirator when/if/as needed so that a respirator will seal around your mouth and noseAble to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays per rotation scheduleAble to work up to 12-hour rotating shiftsShifts run 6:45a-7p, and 6:45p-7aRotation schedule is 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on 3 days off on one shift (7a-7pm or 7p-7a) for 2 weeks, then the same on the opposing shift.Overtime pay after 40 hours/week.*ITAR and EAR Disclosure StatementThis position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a "U.S. Person" (as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1 ). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).Full Time Benefits Start on Day 1 and include:MedicalDentalVision401k (8% company match after 12 months of full-time employment)Life InsuranceAD&DPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysPay Increase after 6 months and then again after 1 yearAdvancement/Career Path OpportunitiesVisit www.metglas.com to learn more about us.Plant Address: 440 Allied Drive Conway, SC 29526Shift: 6:45a-7p and 6:45p-7aRotation schedule is 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on 3 days off on one shift (6:45-7pm or 6:45p-7a) for 2 weeks, then the same on the opposing shift.