Furnace Melt Operator – Up to $31.00/hr (3rd Shift)

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health/dental benefits

PTO opportunities

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Furnace Melt Operator for Cedarburg, WI on the 3rd shift. This permanent, direct-hire role focuses on operating and maintaining industrial melting furnaces, charging materials, skimming metal, and obtaining lab samples to assure alloy quality for die-casting.

The position requires a minimum of two years at prior employers, experience in foundry or heavy manufacturing melt operations, and a 45-minute commuting radius.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Minimum 2+ years tenure at each previous employer in foundry or heavy manufacturing melt operations.
• Ability to operate furnaces, charge materials, skim impurities, and take lab samples.

Responsibilities

• Operate and charge industrial melting furnaces with ingots and scrap per melt specs.
• Tap furnaces, skim molten metal, and maintain temperature controls.
• Pull and label samples for lab analysis and alloy verification.
• Perform basic furnace maintenance and operate material handling equipment.
• Record production data and ensure safety and 5S standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead hoist

Job description

Furnace Melt Operator – Up to $31.00/hr (3rd Shift)

Job Order ID: 4773

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $48880-64480/Yr

Web Publication Date: 9/10/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Cedarburg, WI 53012

Job Function:

Furnace Melt Operator – Up to $31.00/hr (3rd Shift)

Up to $31.00/hr ($64,480/yr based upon experience) Cedarburg, WI Area 3rd Shift Direct Hire / Full-Time

• Compensation & Earnings: Up to $31.00/hr., 401(k) with match, pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, and full health/dental benefits.
• Schedule & Work-Life Balance: 3rd shift schedule (10:00 PM – 6:15 AM) with opportunities to earn additional hours of bonus PTO per year for strong attendance.
• Work Environment & Company Profile: Join one of the largest independent die casting manufacturers featuring high employee stability, 40% tenure over 10+ years, and tier-one OEM partnerships.
• Core Functional Scope: Operate and maintain industrial melting furnaces, charge raw materials, skim molten metal, and pull lab samples to ensure alloy quality for die-casting operations.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires strong job stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), foundry or heavy manufacturing melt/furnace experience, mobile equipment proficiency, and a commute within 45min of Cedarburg, WI.

A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking a reliable Furnace Melt Operator to support 3rd shift foundry operations. Responsible for tapping, charging, and skimming melting furnaces, this seat is vital for providing continuous, high-quality molten metal to high-pressure aluminum die-casting cells. Joining an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the team boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire position offers excellent hourly compensation, long-term stability, strong 401(k) matching, and structured career development paths.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Operate & Charge Furnaces: Set up, load, and operate industrial melting furnaces with raw ingot, sows, and internal scrap metal according to strict melt specifications.
• Tap & Skim Molten Metal: Tap furnaces as directed by leadership and skim impurities from molten metal, taking care to maintain strict temperature and cleanliness standards.
• Pull Samples for Quality Analysis: Remove liquid metal samples, label them, and submit them to the metallurgy lab for chemical composition testing and alloy verification.
• Perform Basic Furnace Maintenance: Clean furnaces, burner wells, and metal transfer equipment; perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance work orders.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment: Safely operate powered industrial forklift trucks and overhead electric hoists to transport ingots, sows, containers, and finished product.
• Track Production & Documentation: Count, weigh, and record material quantities moved on daily production logs while maintaining accurate attendance and quality reporting.
• Enforce Safety & 5S Standards: Follow all OSHA safety rules, strict Lockout/Tagout protocols, proper PPE requirements for hot metal environments, and 5S workplace organization.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Job Stability Required: Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Foundry/Melt Operations Background: Prior experience operating industrial furnaces, melting aluminum/zinc/magnesium alloys, or working in a heavy industrial foundry/metalworking environment.
• Mechanical & Math Skills: Solid mechanical aptitude, basic math proficiency for weighing and counting materials, and the ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Commutable Radius: Must reside within a 45-min maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Education & Authorization: High School Diploma or GED required; must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL ASSETS (BONUS SKILLS)

• Die Cast & Mold Theory: Working knowledge of high-pressure aluminum die-casting processes, vacuum systems, or molten metal thermal management.
• Quality Systems Knowledge: Experience operating within ISO/TS or IATF 16949 quality systems and applying 5S methodology on the shop floor.
• Forklift & Hoist Certification: Hands-on experience operating heavy-capacity forklifts, overhead bridge cranes, or specialized ladle hoists.