Casting Supervisor

Radius Recycling, Inc.; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with company match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. is seeking a Casting & Refractory Supervisor in McMinnville, OR to lead Melt Shop operations and supervise staff. You will coordinate caster activities, manage refractory maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient production in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include training personnel, overseeing inventory, and driving 5S/continuous improvement initiatives while complying with internal controls and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college credit coursework preferred.
• At least five years of melting and casting experience.
• Detailed understanding of caster operations, including water, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• At least three years of lead/supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and speak English; strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Leads Melt Shop employees and directs caster operations.
• Coordinates caster operations and personnel training; maintains inventory.
• Reviews and updates safety/work procedures; leads 5S and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED; college credit coursework preferred

Job description

General Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Casting & Refractory Supervisor coordinates caster operations and personnel training, coordinates caster maintenance repairs with Maintenance and Electrical Supervisors, supervises the Refractory Department and mold repairs, maintains appropriate mold and parts inventory levels, supports caster-related 5S and continuous improvement activities, reviews safety and work procedures, and monitors Melt Shop supply levels and purchasing needs.

The position requires the ability to lead and direct Melt Shop employees, follow instructions, complete work in a timely manner, and perform all work safely while observing applicable safety rules and regulations. Work hours are as needed.

This position offers competitive pay along with a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision plans for both you and your dependents; 401k with company match, Flexible Time Off, and paid holidays.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 annually

Essential Functions

Leadership and Operations

• Leads and directs Melt Shop employees in all aspects of Melt Shop operations
• Coordinates caster operations and personnel training
• Supervises the Refractory Department

Maintenance and Inventory

• Coordinates caster maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance and Electrical Supervisors
• Supervises mold repairs and maintains correct inventory levels of molds, parts, and related materials
• Monitors Melt Shop supply levels and assists with inventory and purchasing

Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Reviews and updates safety and work procedures for caster personnel
• Audits caster-related 5S practices and leads continuous improvement projects
• Performs work safely and follows all safety rules and regulations for the job and work area

Internal Control Responsibilities

Supports Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better match the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Job Conditions

Work is performed approximately 95% indoors and 5% outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety boots, earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, a hot hard hat, and a respirator. Exposures may include hot billets, rain, cold, noise, fumes, heat, chemicals, and the high heat of the furnace and tapping station. The employee may rarely start or stop melting-production equipment in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college credit coursework preferred.
• At least five years of melting and casting experience.
• Detailed understanding of caster operations, including water, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• At least three years of experience as a lead person in an equivalent or step-up position.
• Ability to read and speak English and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, including setting priorities, directing others, and addressing performance issues.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and written communication skills, with a customer focus, integrity, and composure.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The position requires occasional sitting for paperwork, payroll, reports, and computer work; frequent standing and walking to and from the shop, including up to five flights of stairs; occasional crouching, stooping, reaching, twisting, turning, and kneeling to inspect equipment and completed work; frequent walking throughout the Melt Shop, caster, tundish departments, and warehouses on even and uneven surfaces; occasional handling and grasping of small tools and equipment; and continual balance while walking on uneven ground and climbing stairs.

The employee must continually communicate in person, by telephone, and by radio; hear radios, other employees, and equipment sounds; use near and far vision to inspect Melt Shop operations and observe employees.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.

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