Iron Handling Technician — Forklift & Casting Support

Charter Casting; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Bonuses

Full benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL is hiring a Metal Handler for the 3rd shift (8pm–6am, 10 hour shifts). The entry hourly rate starts at $24.25 per hour, with a shift premium of $2.25 bringing the total to $26.50/hr.

Responsibilities include transporting molten iron by forklift, sampling temperatures, supporting tapping and slagging, and maintaining production schedules. We offer full benefits, weekly pay, a 401(k) with employer match, bonuses, PTO, and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (GEDWorks program eligible).
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read thermometers and record data.

Responsibilities

• Transport molten iron via forklift (of all sizes), wheeled containers, or by carrying from holding vessels to/from bar lines and melt deck.
• Sample molten iron for temperature and composition within tolerances.
• Support team with tapping, slagging, and chipping operations.
• Maintain production schedules and communicate effectively.
• Add various alloys to molten iron per work order instructions.
• Clean molten iron from used ladles.
• Communicate progress to other shifts verbally or in writing.
• Manage time to deliver molten iron to bar lines and melt deck at appropriate intervals.
• Recognize abnormalities with molten iron and equipment and report findings to Lead and/or Maintenance team members.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Thermometer reading

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL is hiring a Metal Handler for the 3rd shift (8pm–6am, 10 hour shifts). The entry hourly rate starts at $24.25 per hour, with a shift premium of $2.25 bringing the total to $26.50/hr.

Responsibilities include transporting molten iron by forklift, sampling temperatures, supporting tapping and slagging, and maintaining production schedules. We offer full benefits, weekly pay, a 401(k) with employer match, bonuses, PTO, and opportunities for growth within a