Melt Operator - 1st Shift

NEENAH FOUNDRY COMPANY; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Charlotte Pipe is seeking a hands-on foundry operator to monitor furnace and melt systems, perform material charging, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. This role requires readiness to work in a heavy industrial environment and to follow established procedures with accuracy and reliability.

Responsibilities include loading raw materials, assisting with maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous heavy industrial, manufacturing, or foundry experience preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills required; advanced math skills are beneficial.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures, and specifications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with cupola melt systems is a plus.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or mobile equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain furnace and melt system operating conditions.
• Accurately take, record, and monitor production readings.
• Identify, weigh, and mix alloys and charge materials to meet specifications.
• Prepare and charge cupolas, furnaces, and melt systems.
• Assist with furnace startup, shutdown, cleaning, and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading instructions

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cupola melt systems

Forklifts / cranes / mobile equipment

Job description

Location: 805 S. 6th Street, De Pere, WI 54115

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety rules, policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Monitor and maintain furnace and melt system operating conditions.
• Accurately take, record, and monitor production and process readings.
• Identify, weigh, and mix alloys and charge materials to achieve required metal chemistry and customer specifications.
• Prepare and charge cupolas, furnaces, and melt systems according to established procedures.
• Assist with furnace startup, shutdown, cleaning, and maintenance activities.
• Perform refractory maintenance, repairs, and relining of furnaces, cupolas, and ladles.
• Remove slag and support metal treatment operations.
• Assist with chemistry adjustments and quality control processes.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, loaders, bobcats, and other mobile equipment as trained.
• Load and unload raw materials, scrap, returns, and production materials.
• Support air quality monitoring and general environmental compliance activities.
• Maintain organized work areas and housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively with finishing, maintenance, pattern shop, quality, and production personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Cross-train and perform duties in other foundry operations as needed, including pouring, molding, core production, shakeout, and sand processing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous heavy industrial, manufacturing, or foundry experience preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills required; advanced math skills are beneficial.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures, and specifications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with cupola melt systems is a plus.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or mobile equipment is beneficial.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Ability to work safely in hot, dusty, noisy industrial environments.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely work around molten metal and moving equipment.

Work Schedule

• Must be available to work assigned shifts and overtime as production requirements dictate.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable post-offer pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, a drug screen and background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Charlotte Pipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities