Furnace & Material Handling Operator

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Allenton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton in Allenton, WI is seeking a Metal Hauler (Furnace & Material Handling Operator) to transport metal and materials to supply the foundry with molten metal. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork on the 1st shift (7am-3pm or 6am-2pm).

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Base salaries are determined by skills and market conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to read, listen, analyze and interpret general business paperwork.
• Prior forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer molten aluminum from breakdown furnace to holding furnace to maintain continuous production.
• Separate and segregate the different alloys to prevent mixing in furnace.
• Charge breakdown furnaces by safely adding ingot and scrap aluminum to breakdown furnace to provide adequate volume and temperature of molten metal.
• Move containers to and from die-cast machines as directed.
• Operate spectrometer.
• Clean and maintain all melting and holding furnaces.
• Assist in managing and directing all operations in the furnace department.
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures related to safety and manufacturing practices.
• Must support and follow the QMS requirements.

Skills

Forklift operator

Communication

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Metal Hauler in our Allenton, WI location. Primary Function: The Furnace & Material Handling Operator (Metal Hauler) is a member of Boyd Thermal by Eaton’s Die Casting Team and a key member of the Furnace Department. The primary responsibility of this position is transporting metal and related materials to supply the foundry with molten metal. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented,prioritizestasks,abletowork independently and maintains a safe and efficient work environment.The ideal candidate is highly skilled atoperatinga forklift.Adaptability and a team-oriented mindset are crucial as you contribute to the overall success of our manufacturing goals.This position is for 1st shift (7am-3pm or 6a-2p). Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Essential Functions:

• Transfer molten aluminum from breakdown furnace to holding furnace to maintain continuous production
• Separate and segregate the different alloys to prevent mixing in furnace
• Charge breakdown furnaces by safely adding ingot and scrap aluminum to breakdown furnace to provide adequate volume and temperature of molten metal
• Move containers to and from die-cast machines as directed
• Operate spectrometer
• Clean and maintain all melting and holding furnaces
• Assist in managing and directing all operations in the furnace department
• Load and unload trucks as required
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures related to safety, conduction, and manufacturing practices
• Must support and follow the QMS requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization on a professional level
• Basic reasoning skills and language skills (ability to read, listen, analyze, and interpret general business paperwork)
• Ability to accurately complete shop paperwork
• Prior forklift experiencerequired
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch and use hands to handle tools, parts, and equipment
• Must have the ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities are required for this job and include close and distance vision, color, peripheral vision, and ability to focus

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.” Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles/80 kilometers) of the Allenton facility will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous manufacturing experience in a similar industry or environment.

Working Conditions

• Regularly works on the manufacturing floor and near production processes
• May be exposed to noise, moving equipment, temperature variation, chemicals, hazardous materials, and other manufacturing conditions
• Must wear required personal protective equipment
• May work alternate shifts, overtime, weekends, shutdowns, or schedule changes based on production requirements

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Boyd Thermal is now part of Eaton—bringing together two strong teams to serve high-growth markets like AI, aerospace, and data centers. The combination of Boyd Thermal’s advanced thermal capabilities and Eaton’s power-management expertise creates a best-in-class, end-to-end portfolio that improves reliability and speed for customers. Eaton is investing in both the technology and the people to scale globally, marking the start of a new growth chapter. As integration progresses, some employment programs or benefits may change for select employees. All Job Posting Locations Allenton Remote Type On-Site EEO Statement Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future. We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers. Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow. Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.