Direct-Hire: 1st Shift Furnace Melt Operator, Aluminum

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health and dental benefits

Bonus opportunities

PTO for attendance

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Furnace Melt Operator for the 1st shift in Cedarburg, WI.

You will operate and maintain industrial melting furnaces, charge ingots and scrap, skim molten metal, and collect lab samples to ensure alloy quality for high-pressure aluminum die-casting operations. The role offers stable daytime hours (6:00 AM - 2:15 PM), direct-hire status, and opportunities for pay-for-performance bonuses, plus 401(k) matching and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of tenure at each prior employer.
• Experience operating industrial furnaces or heavy foundry equipment.
• Ability to weigh and count materials; basic math skills.
• Residence within a 45-minute commute of Cedarburg, WI.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial melting furnaces with raw ingots and scrap.
• Tap and skim molten metal while maintaining temperature and cleanliness.
• Collect samples for lab analysis and verify alloy composition.
• Perform routine furnace maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Operate material handling equipment like forklifts and hoists.
• Record production data and ensure accurate logs.
• Uphold OSHA safety, LOTO, PPE and 5S standards.

Skills

Foundry/melt operations

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Forklift/hoist operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Furnace Melt Operator for the 1st shift in Cedarburg, WI.

You will operate and maintain industrial melting furnaces, charge ingots and scrap, skim molten metal, and collect lab samples to ensure alloy quality for high-pressure aluminum die-casting operations. The role offers stable daytime hours (6:00 AM - 2:15 PM), direct-hire status, and opportunities for pay-for-performance bonuses, plus 401(k) matching and comprehensive health benefits.