Industrial Melt & Furnace Operator – Aluminum Die Casting (3rd Shift)

Job Juncture; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Health/dental benefits

Job summary

Job Juncture in Cedarburg, WI is seeking a Furnace Melt Operator to support 3rd shift foundry operations. You will tap, charge, skim, and monitor melting furnaces to supply molten metal for die-casting processes.

This ISO-certified facility emphasizes safety, 5S, and strong tenure; candidates should have 2+ years in heavy manufacturing melt/furnace roles and be within a 45-minute commute. Compensation includes starting pay up to $64,480 per year (about $31/hour), plus pay-for-performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Foundry/melt operations background in heavy industry.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Residence within a 45-minute commute of Cedarburg, WI area.
• U.S. work authorization; no sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, load, and operate industrial melting furnaces with ingots and scrap.
• Tap furnaces and skim impurities while maintaining temperature and cleanliness.
• Pull samples for alloy verification and quality analysis.
• Perform basic furnace maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (forklifts, hoists).
• Record production data and maintain accurate attendance and quality logs.
• Adhere to OSHA safety rules and 5S standards.

Skills

Furnace operation

Heavy equipment handling

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Hoist operation

Job description

Salary: $1 - $64,480 per hour

Location: Cedarburg, WI

Posted: September 27 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

• Compensation & Earnings: Starting pay up to $31.00/hr ($64,480/yr baseline depending on experience), pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, 401(k) with company match, 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 in North America featuring exceptional stability, 40% employee tenure over 10+ years, and premier 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: Strict job stability required (minimum 2+ years per employer); foundry or heavy manufacturing melt/furnace experience; mobile equipment proficiency; local commute within 45 minutes of Cedarburg, WI; U.S. work authorization.

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-minute 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.