Caster / Melter

Jobot; Town of Lake George (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Overtime Fridays

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Caster / Melter for 1st shift (Monday through Thursday, 10-hour days) at our upstate New York precision metals facility. You will set up and operate casting furnaces to produce gold, silver, and other alloys, following production orders and process sheets.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of casting experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read specifications. We offer 401(k) with match, PTO, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience with casting furnaces, crucibles, hydraulic controls, and molds.
• Comfortable with precision measuring tools like micrometers and calipers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to read and interpret work orders and production documentation.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate casting furnaces to cast precious metals into finished products.
• Charge and light furnaces, manage pour temperatures, and control pour with hydraulic system.
• Follow production orders and process sheets.
• Prepare molds and handle crucibles with heat-resistant equipment.
• Inspect finished castings and prep crucibles for next pour.
• Maintain pyrometer charts and production records.
• Report equipment issues to supervision promptly.
• Support a strong safety culture and report incidents.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading production docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job details

Caster / Melter, 1st Shift /// Monday through Thursday, 10 hour shift schedule// 401K with match /// PTO, Vacation time, Sick days This Jobot Job is hosted by: Miguel Rodriguez. Salary: $25 - $36 per hour

A bit about us

A growing precision manufacturing company in the precious metals and specialty casting industry is hiring a 1st shift Caster / Melter to join a quality driven, collaborative production team

Why join us

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company sponsored life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with company match, 100% vested at 90 days
• Paid time off, vacation, sick time, personal days, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities within the company
• A Monday through Thursday, 10 hour shift schedule, with occasional Friday overtime, and major holidays off

Job Details

• Set up and operate casting furnaces to cast gold, silver, and other precious metal alloys into finished products
• Charge and light furnaces, bring melt to correct pouring temperature, and control the pour using a hydraulic control system
• Work from production orders, process sheets, and verbal or written instructions
• Select, dress, position, and secure molds, and handle crucible work using proper heat resistant equipment
• Inspect finished castings, clean and prep crucibles and molds for the next pour
• Maintain accurate pyrometer chart records and production documentation
• Report mechanical or electrical issues and equipment defects to supervision promptly
• Support a strong safety culture, including reporting all incidents and near misses

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent, technical or vocational training a plus
• 1 to 3 years of experience with casting furnaces, crucibles, hydraulic controls, and molds
• Comfortable with precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Able to read and interpret work orders, specifications, and production documentation
• Comfortable in a fast paced, production driven environment with changing priorities

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