1st Shift Furnace Melt Operator - High-Precision Aluminum

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health/dental benefits

Bonus PTO for attendance

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is hiring a Furnace Melt Operator for a high-pressure aluminum foundry in Cedarburg, WI. This 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:15 PM) direct-hire role offers up to $31.00/hour plus bonuses and strong benefits.

You will operate and maintain furnaces, charge materials, skim melts, and collect lab samples to ensure alloy quality. Employee tenure is highly valued in this ISO-certified facility with long-tenure staff and premier OEM partnerships.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Foundry or heavy manufacturing melt/furnace experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, charge, and maintain industrial melting furnaces with ingots, sows, and internal scrap.
• Tap furnaces and skim impurities to maintain quality and temperatures.
• Pull samples for lab analysis and alloy verification.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane operation

Ladle hoist operation

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is hiring a Furnace Melt Operator for a high-pressure aluminum foundry in Cedarburg, WI. This 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:15 PM) direct-hire role offers up to $31.00/hour plus bonuses and strong benefits.

You will operate and maintain furnaces, charge materials, skim melts, and collect lab samples to ensure alloy quality. Employee tenure is highly valued in this ISO-certified facility with long-tenure staff and premier OEM partnerships.