Melt Operator - 1st Shift

UKG; De Pere (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 in Wisconsin is hiring for openings in our foundry operations. Responsibilities include safe operation of furnaces and melt systems, recording readings, alloy handling, and assisting with startup/shutdown and maintenance.

You will operate cranes and forklifts, load materials, and support quality and environmental compliance within a team environment. We seek candidates with a high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or foundry environments preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills; ability to read and follow work instructions.
• 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

• Follow safety rules, policies, PPE requirements, and environmental rules.
• Monitor furnace and melt system operating conditions.
• Accurately take, record, and monitor production readings.
• Identify, weigh, and mix alloys and charge materials to meet specs.
• Prepare and charge cupolas, furnaces, and melt systems per procedures.
• Assist with furnace startup, shutdown, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Perform refractory maintenance, repairs, and relining of furnaces and ladles.
• Load and unload raw materials, scrap, and production materials.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, loaders, bobcats, and other mobile equipment.
• Support air quality monitoring and environmental compliance.
• Maintain organized work areas and housekeeping.
• Collaborate with finishing, maintenance, pattern shop, quality, and production.
• Participate in continuous improvement on safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Cross-train and perform duties in other foundry operations as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading & math

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Openings: 2

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.
• 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.

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