Experienced Secondary Aluminum Production or Maintenance

Steel Dynamics, Inc; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading pay based on经验 and性能

Excellent benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Strong safety culture

Part of Steel Dynamics family

Job summary

Superior Aluminum Alloys is seeking highly experienced Secondary Aluminum Production Operators & Maintenance Technicians to join our team. These roles require a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a secondary aluminum smelting operation, with expertise in melting, alloying, casting, furnace operations, molten metal handling, equipment maintenance, and quality control.

The positions emphasize safe, efficient, and quality-focused production, supporting maintenance and reliability of

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a secondary aluminum smelter, foundry, or aluminum recycling operation.
• Experience in furnace operation, aluminum melting, molten metal handling and pouring, and casting line operation.
• Knowledge of aluminum alloys, scrap classifications, and metal chemistry control.
• Ability to read operating procedures, work instructions, and technical documents.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor melting furnaces while maintaining temperature, chemistry, and alloy specifications.
• Charge furnaces with scrap and raw materials to optimize melting efficiency and metal recovery.
• Pour and transfer molten aluminum safely using overhead cranes, ladles, and molten metal handling equipment.
• Operate casting equipment including sow casters, ingot lines, continuous casting, level pour systems, and degassing equipment.
• Monitor and adjust metal chemistry to meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Perform metal sampling, spectrometer testing, temperature checks, and other quality control activities.
• Troubleshoot production, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process-related issues.
• Complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on furnaces, casting lines, refractory systems, conveyors, burners, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with planned outages, furnace rebuilds, refractory repairs, and equipment installations.
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steers, and overhead cranes.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and maintenance records.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Aluminum smelting

Furnace operation

Molten metal handling

Casting operations

Equipment maintenance

Quality control

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Reading procedures

Independent work

Job description

Superior Aluminum Alloys

Superior Aluminum Alloys is seeking highly experienced Secondary Aluminum Production Operators & Maintenance Technicians to join our team. These positions are ideal for candidates with a minimum of five years of hands‑on experience in a secondary aluminum smelting operation. Successful candidates will possess extensive knowledge of melting, alloying, casting, furnace operations, molten metal handling, equipment maintenance, and aluminum quality control. The successful candidates will play a key role in safe, efficient, and quality‑focused production while supporting the ongoing maintenance and reliability of melting and casting equipment.

Why Join Superior Aluminum Alloys?

• Earn industry leading pay based on experience and performance
• Work for a company that highly values our people and their safety
• Enjoy an excellent benefits package
• Experience numerous advancement opportunities for high performers
• Be a part of something special - the world class Steel Dynamics, Inc. family of businesses

Schedule

12-Hour Rotating Swing Shift (4 On / 4 Off)

Pay Potential

• Caster Operator $80k+
• Furnace Operator $90k+
• Operation Leads $100k+
• Maintenance $100k+
• Supervisors $125k+
• Actively participate in all safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture
• Operate and monitor melting furnaces while maintaining temperature, chemistry, and alloy specifications
• Charge furnaces with scrap and raw materials while optimizing melting efficiency and metal recovery
• Pour and transfer molten aluminum safely using overhead cranes, ladles, and molten metal handling equipment
• Operate casting equipment including sow casters, ingot lines, continuous casting systems, level pour systems, and degassing equipment
• Monitor and adjust metal chemistry to meet customer specifications and quality requirements
• Perform metal sampling, spectrometer testing, temperature checks, and other quality control activities
• Troubleshoot production, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process‑related issues
• Complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on furnaces, casting lines, refractory systems, conveyors, burners, pumps, and auxiliary equipment
• Assist maintenance personnel with planned outages, furnace rebuilds, refractory repairs, and equipment installations
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, front‑end loaders, skid steers, and overhead cranes
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and maintenance records
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a secondary aluminum smelter, foundry, or aluminum recycling operation.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following
  • Furnace operation and aluminum melting
  • Molten metal handling and pouring
  • Casting line operation
  • Sow casting, ingot casting, or billet casting
  • Furnace and casting equipment maintenance
  • Metal chemistry control and alloy development
  • Mobile equipment operation
• Strong understanding of
  • Aluminum alloys and scrap classifications
  • Furnace temperatures and combustion systems
  • Metal quality specifications and customer requirements
  • Safe molten metal handling practices
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, work instructions, and technical documents
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Experience with
  • Reverberatory, rotary, stack, or tower melting furnaces
  • Spectrometer operation and metal analysis
  • PLC‑controlled production equipment
  • Welding, fabrication, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems
  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Previous leadership or training experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work safely in a high‑temperature industrial environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and work extended shifts
• Ability to wear required PPE including heat‑resistant clothing, face shields, respirators, and other safety equipment

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.