VIM Melter

REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company 

VIM Melter – job spec

To work in a team operating VIM & VIDP furnaces.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of furnaces through:

• Safe crane handling of electrodes and moulds

• Maintenance of a high standard of housekeeping in line with safety and QA hazard audit requirements.

• Adherence to QA procedures and generating/maintaining prime melt records.

• Charge preparation, charge mixing and furnace loading.

• Refractory preparation.

• Mould preparation, setting and stripping.

• Loading/discharging of large clamshell heat treatment furnaces.

• General crane and forklift truck movements.

Demonstrable Experience of:

• Development/Improvement activities.

• Application of training.

• Positive attitude to safety & quality.

Qualities & Attributes

• Willingness to work as a team & share knowledge.

• Acceptance of accountability and responsibility

• Personal discipline to apply the requirements and accepted standards

• Pride in the workplace

• Exemplary level of timekeeping and attendance