Foundry Specialist

Advanced Centrifugals LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Advanced Centrifugal, a manufacturer of centrifugal cast heat and corrosion-resistant alloy tubes, seeks a Foundry Specialist to partner with leadership in day-to-day foundry operations. This hands-on role requires real melt deck time, mentoring teammates, driving quality, throughput, and safety.

You'll operate induction furnaces, run spectrometer analyses, mentor operators, and maintain heat records while supporting production planning and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating induction melting furnaces in a foundry environment.
• Experience with furnace relining procedures.
• Proficiency in operating a spectrometer for chemical analysis.
• Basic shop math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages, unit conversions).
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and work in a high-heat environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor induction melting furnaces, including charge make-up and tapping.
• Run spectrometer, interpret results, and adjust chemistry to hit spec.
• Lead furnace relining, patching, and routine refractory maintenance.
• Support production planning, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Enforce safety around molten metal, PPE, and lockout procedures.
• Train operators on melting practices, charge calculations, and quality checks.
• Maintain heat records, chemistry logs, and production documents.

Skills

Foundry operations

Spectrometer use

Safety compliance

Quality mindset

Heavy lifting

Tools

Spectrometer

Job description

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Foundry Specialist to partner with our leadership team in day-to-day foundry operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who's spent real time on the melt deck and can serve as a technical resource for the rest of the crew. You'll help drive quality, throughput, and safety while mentoring less-experienced team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor induction melting furnaces, including charge make-up, temperature control, and tapping
• Run the spectrometer, interpret results, and make chemistry adjustments to hit spec
• Lead and participate in furnace relining, patching, and routine refractory maintenance
• Support the leadership team with production planning, troubleshooting, and process improvement
• Help enforce safety standards around molten metal handling, PPE, and equipment lockout
• Train and coach operators on melting practices, charge calculations, and quality checks
• Maintain accurate heat records, chemistry logs, and production documentation

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience operating induction melting furnaces in a foundry environment
• Experience with furnace relining procedures
• Proficiency in operating a spectrometer for chemical analysis
• Basic shop math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages, unit conversions)
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and work in a high-heat environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in stainless steel melting and casting
• Knowledge of metallurgy and alloy composition
• Experience reading and interpreting work orders and production schedules

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and occasionally more
• Ability to work in a high-heat environment near furnaces and molten metal
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Relocation assistance may be available.

Company Description

Advanced Centrifugal is a manufacturer of centrifugal cast heat and corrosion-resistant alloy tubes for use in many industries, including Heat Treat, Aerospace, Automotive, Steel Mills, and Cement and Lime. Our comprehensive range of products and materials ensures that furnace equipment and other components hold up for many years of use. Advanced Centrifugal is recognized internationally for our high-quality materials and innovative solutions in the heat and corrosion-resistant materials sector. We pride ourselves on our technical expertise and customer-focused approach.