Aluminum Melt Shop Leader: 3‑Shift, 12‑Person Team

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Melt Shop Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA to own a three-shift aluminum melt operation, guiding a twelve-person team through composition accuracy, casting output and safety. This role demands a strong aluminum alloy background and proven supervisory experience.

You will schedule furnaces, oversee alloy composition, and drive quality, yield and safety across shifts, with a bonus target up to 10% and relocation support for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Melt shop or foundry supervisory experience.
• Aluminum alloy background strongly preferred.
• Ability to run a three-shift operation and maintain consistency across shifts.
• Experience leading hourly teams and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a twelve-person team across three shifts (approx. four per shift) in aluminum melt operations.
• Own alloy composition accuracy and oversee casting and output.
• Manage daily furnace scheduling and overall production across shifts.
• Supervise and develop shift-level staff; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Enforce safety protocols specific to molten aluminum handling and high-heat operations.
• Track yield and scrap to maintain consistency across shifts.

Skills

Melt shop supervision

Aluminum alloy background

Team leadership

Safety protocols

Job description

Jobot seeks a Melt Shop Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA to own a three-shift aluminum melt operation, guiding a twelve-person team through composition accuracy, casting output and safety. This role demands a strong aluminum alloy background and proven supervisory experience.

You will schedule furnaces, oversee alloy composition, and drive quality, yield and safety across shifts, with a bonus target up to 10% and relocation support for qualified candidates.