Furnace Melt Operator - Up to $31.00/hr (3rd Shift) Up to $31.00/hr ($64,480/yr based upon experience)

• Cedarburg, WI Area
• 3rd Shift
• Direct Hire /

Full-Time Compensation & Earnings:

Up to $31.00/hr., 401(k) with match, pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, and full health/dental benefits.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance:

3rd shift schedule (10:00 PM - 6:15 AM) with opportunities to earn additional hours of bonus PTO per year for strong attendance.

Work Environment & Company Profile:

Join one of the largest independent die casting manufacturers featuring high employee stability, 40% tenure over 10+ years, and tier-one OEM partnerships.

Core Functional Scope:

Operate and maintain industrial melting furnaces, charge raw materials, skim molten metal, and pull lab samples to ensure alloy quality for die-casting operations.

Strict Requirements & Authorization:

Requires strong job stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), foundry or heavy manufacturing melt/furnace experience, mobile equipment proficiency, and a commute within 45min of Cedarburg, WI. A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking a reliable Furnace Melt Operator to support 3rd shift foundry operations. Responsible for tapping, charging, and skimming melting furnaces, this seat is vital for providing continuous, high-quality molten metal to high-pressure aluminum die-casting cells. Joining an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the team boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire position offers excellent hourly compensation, long-term stability, strong 401(k) matching, and structured career development paths.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

(DAILY

RESPONSIBILITIES

)

Operate & Charge Furnaces:

Set up, load, and operate industrial melting furnaces with raw ingot, sows, and internal scrap metal according to strict melt specifications.

Tap & Skim Molten Metal:

Tap furnaces as directed by leadership and skim impurities from molten metal, taking care to maintain strict temperature and cleanliness standards. Pull Samples for

Quality Analysis:

Remove liquid metal samples, label them, and submit them to the metallurgy lab for chemical composition testing and alloy verification.

Perform Basic Furnace Maintenance:

Clean furnaces, burner wells, and metal transfer equipment; perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance work orders.

Operate Material Handling Equipment:

Safely operate powered industrial forklift trucks and overhead electric hoists to transport ingots, sows, containers, and finished product.

Track Production & Documentation:

Count, weigh, and record material quantities moved on daily production logs while maintaining accurate attendance and quality reporting. Enforce Safety & 5

S Standards:

Follow all OSHA safety rules, strict Lockout/Tagout protocols, proper PPE requirements for hot metal environments, and 5S workplace organization.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

(REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS)

Job Stability Required:

Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.

Foundry/Melt Operations Background:

Prior experience operating industrial furnaces, melting aluminum/zinc/magnesium alloys, or working in a heavy industrial foundry/metalworking environment.

Mechanical & Math Skills:

Solid mechanical aptitude, basic math proficiency for weighing and counting materials, and the ability to operate material handling equipment.

Commutable Radius:

Must reside within a 45-min maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.

Education & Authorization:

High School Diploma or GED required; must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL ASSETS

(BONUS SKILLS)

Die Cast & Mold Theory:

Working knowledge of high-pressure aluminum die-casting processes, vacuum systems, or molten metal thermal management.

Quality Systems Knowledge:

Experience operating within ISO/TS or

IATF 16949

quality systems and applying 5S methodology on the shop floor.

Forklift & Hoist Certification:

Hands-on experience operating heavy-capacity forklifts, overhead bridge cranes, or specialized ladle hoists. Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.