Foreman, Foundry (2nd Shift)

Samuel, Son & Co.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 38,255 - 39,592; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (+ Foundry Premium $3.00/hour)

Company paid health and dental benefits

401K Plan with company match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced Furnace Operator. You will oversee aluminum casting, ensuring all safety protocols are followed while managing furnace operations effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in foundry operations, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to lead teams in high-temperature environments.

Competitive pay starts at $27.77/hour with benefits including health, dental, vacations, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aluminum casting, foundry, or furnace operations.
• At least 2 years of lead or foreman-level experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies related to molten metal handling.
• Monitor furnace charging, melting, alloying, and casting processes.
• Provide hands-on direction and job-site coaching to furnace operators.

Skills

Aluminum casting knowledge

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spectrometer

D365

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Monday - Saturday; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ( + Foundry Premium $3.00/hour)
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation
• 401K Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program

Responsibilities

1. Safety & Compliance
   • Adhere to all safety policies related to molten metal handling and furnace operations
   • Verify that all materials, tools, and scrap are dry and properly inspected before charging or use to maintain a safe operating environment.
   • Monitor safe charging practices (long scrap, bales, cold/wet materials)
   • Ensure proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for out-of-service equipment
   • Identify hazards such as cracked hoses, thermocouples, or furnace issues and escalate and stop operations when required for safety
2. Production & Operations
   • Monitor furnace charging, melting, alloying, and casting processes
   • Ensure furnace capacity is optimized and charging specifications are followed
   • Control melt times and furnace temperatures to prevent overheating and oxidation
   • Coordinate daily production to meet throughput targets.
   • Monitor billet quality, scrap rates, and process efficiency
3. Alloying & Metallurgical Control
   • Ensure correct alloying practices per Sierra and ASTM specifications
   • Oversee addition of alloying elements and verify chemical composition
   • Monitor spectrometer usage for accurate metal analysis
   • Ensure proper stirring, sampling, and homogenization of molten metal
4. Equipment & Process Control
   • Oversee furnace maintenance including hot cleaning Furnaces/Degasser unit and inspections
   • Ensure proper operation and calibration of thermocouples
   • Monitor condition of molds, filters, troughs, and casting tables
   • Coordinate with maintenance for repairs
5. Quality Control
   • Ensure compliance with work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
   • Monitor inclusion risks (filters, dross, contamination)
   • Verify proper tracking of materials using D365.
   • Ensure traceability of production from charge to final product
6. Team Coordination & On-Shift Leadership
   • Provide hands‑on direction and job‑site coaching to furnace operators and casting crews during assigned shifts
   • Assign tasks and monitor shift performance against safety and production expectations
   • Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
   • Conduct shift meetings and communicate production goals and safety expectations
7. Leadership Skills
   • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
   • Ability to lead teams in high-temperature, high-risk environments
   • Effective communication with operators, maintenance, and management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aluminum casting, foundry, or furnace operations
• At least 2 years of lead or foreman‑level experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys and alloying practices (ASTM standards preferred)
• Experience with furnace operations, melt control, and casting processes
• Ability to identify and mitigate safety risks related to molten metal, wet scrap, and high-temperature environments
• Familiarity with spectrometer use and basic metallurgical analysis
• Experience with (D365 or similar) for production tracking and material traceability
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage shift operations effectively

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work safely in high‑temperature industrial environments using required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around molten metal and industrial equipment for extended periods

The pay for this position is $27.77 - $28.74. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.