Melt- Alloy Man

Responsible for operating and monitoring furnaces, preparing elemental raw materials, and ensuring the molten metal achieves the exact chemical composition required for high-quality production.

Core Responsibilities Material Preparation:

Accurately weigh, calculate, and organize raw elemental metals and revert scrap for melting campaigns.

Furnace Operations:

Operate, monitor, and adjust melting or holding furnaces (such as induction or gas-fired furnaces) to control temperatures and melting cycles.]

Alloy Composition:

Add specific alloying elements to the molten bath and take samples for chemical/spectrometer analysis to ensure compliance with product specifications.

Pouring & Casting:

Transfer liquid metal, operate ladle mechanisms, and pour the molten alloy into flasks, molds, or continuous casting machines.

Safety & Maintenance:

Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adhere strictly to safety protocols around extreme heat, and perform equipment maintenance like relining or rebricking crucibles.

Documentation:

Log material usage, monitor logs, and record data for quality control purposes.

Requirements & Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma or GED. Technical or trade school training is often preferred.

Physical Strength:

Ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly, withstand extreme heat, and stand or walk for long shifts.

Math & Measuring Skills:

Ability to perform unit conversions, calculate material weights, and understand temperature ranges. Foundry experience preferred

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of foundry experience do you have?

Work Location:

In person