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Melt Room Operator

@ Orlick Industries

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Stoney Creek, Ontario

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Orlick Industries is hiring a full-time Melt Room Operator to run the melting furnace that produces aluminum ingots for die cast production. The role involves charging furnaces at about 1400F, fluxing and cleaning holding furnaces, and handling forklift work. The schedule is a 10-hour weekly rotation, Monday to Thursday, with day and afternoon shifts.

Responsibilities:

  • Charge melting furnace at about 1400F
  • Flux and clean holding furnaces
  • Inspect scrap bins before charging
  • Operate forklift safely
  • Stack, strap and tag ingots

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • Forklift licence preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Works with minimal supervision

Tools & skills

forkliftspectrometercomputerized systems

Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionRetirement planTuition support
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Tuition support

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Orlick Industries

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Orlick is a leader in the high pressure die cast industry.

Full company description

Orlick Industries is a benchmark supplier to the automotive industry, serving OEM and Tier 1 customers globally. Orlick specializes in high quality, just in time delivery, and an unsurpassed level of customer service, recognized through numerous awards. Orlick Industries is an integrated company, with a core competence in high pressure aluminum die-casting and precision machining and assembly. We offer customers our expertise through all stages of product development: from prototype concept to finished part. This allows our customers to realize globally cost competitive, light weight, high quality products. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Orlick has 4 manufacturing sites and a proficient work force of approximately 400 employees. Through a corporate philosophy of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and associate involvement, Orlick is a leader in the high pressure die cast industry.

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  • 411 Parkdale Ave North, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 5Y4, CA
Business categories
  • Automotive
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  • Orlick Industries
  • Orlick Industries Ltd
Specialties
  • High Pressure Aluminum Die-Casting and CNC Precision Machining
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Orlick Industries is a benchmark supplier to the automotive industry, serving OEM and Tier 1 customers globally. Orlick specializes in high quality, just in time delivery, and an unsurpassed level of customer service, recognized through numerous awards. Orlick Industries is an integrated company, with a core competence in high pressure aluminum die-casting and precision machining and assembly. We offer customers…

FieldValue
IndustryMotor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersHamilton, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1969
SpecialtiesHigh Pressure Aluminum Die-Casting and CNC Precision Machining
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Job description

Orlick Industries is an automotive parts supplier producing aluminum components for many varieties of vehicles, with Honda being our largest customer.

Melt Room Operator

Position Summary:

The Melt Room Operator is responsible for maintaining safe and continuous operation of the melting furnace to produce high quality aluminum ingots in support of die cast production. This is a physically demanding position that requires the ability to drive a forklift and to work with molten metal in front of industrial furnaces.

  • Shift Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 10 hour weekly rotating shifts (Days 7:00am - 5:00pm; Afternoons 5:00pm - 3:00am)

Why Join Orlick Industries?

  • Benefits program including dental, vision care, prescription medication, and extended health care coverage
  • Annual wage reviews and increases
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Pension contributions
  • Cost coverage for safety work boots
  • Employee events

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Furnace charging; working with a furnace at 1400F to properly melt aluminum to a molten state.
  • Ensuring the holding furnaces are operating at their best capacity by: charge well fluxing, fluxing of holding bath, routine channel cleaning (rodding), cleaning the floor of reverb from build-up of metal, and taking spectrometer samples.
  • Inspecting all scrap bin contents before charging to ensure they are dry and free of debris.
  • Using a forklift in a safe manner; ensuring valid license is maintained for forklift.
  • Placing ingots onto the stacker, strapping bundles with metal banding, and applying recycled aluminum control tag.
  • Completing all necessary paperwork/documentation and utilizing the appropriate computerized systems/ readings.
  • Housekeeping of work area; keeping it clean and free of debris.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • Forklift license preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Adaptable to change.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Team player; able to work well with others.

**This posting is for an existing vacancy**

Orlick Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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