Lead, Precious Metals Melt Shop Operations

Jobot; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Melt Shop Manager to own daily melt shop operations for precious metal alloys, manage furnace scheduling, and oversee casting output in Bedford Park, IL. The ideal candidate has several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience with a strong background in precious metals, and a proven ability to lead an hourly workforce while improving material yield and ensuring safety.

Salary range $95,000–$155,000 annually plus benefits; position requires detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience.
• Precious metal alloy background strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop an hourly team.
• High attention to detail on material loss tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily melt shop operations, furnace scheduling and casting output.
• Own alloy composition accuracy across the product line.
• Supervise and develop melt shop operators, build bench strength on the team.
• Enforce safety protocols specific to precious metal handling and high heat operations.
• Track yield and material loss closely, small percentage differences matter in this category.

Skills

Melt shop supervision

Team leadership

Precious metal alloys

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Melt Shop Manager to own daily melt shop operations for precious metal alloys, manage furnace scheduling, and oversee casting output in Bedford Park, IL. The ideal candidate has several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience with a strong background in precious metals, and a proven ability to lead an hourly workforce while improving material yield and ensuring safety.

Salary range $95,000–$155,000 annually plus benefits; position requires detail-oriented