Melt Operator - 2nd Shift

NEENAH FOUNDRY COMPANY; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401k plan with generous company match

Apprenticeship programs

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Neenah Foundry Company is seeking an entry-level Melt operator to support the molding lines in our Wisconsin facility. The role involves working in a loud, warm environment and handling molten metal safely, with cross-training across production tasks.

No prior experience is required; you must be at least 18, able to read instructions, and willing to work 8–12 hour shifts with overtime as needed. Training provided on equipment like cranes and forklifts.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to read and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor furnace conditions and accurately take readings.
• Demonstrate ability to charge cupola and operate furnaces safely.
• Move and process materials, haul iron, and unload/load rail cars.
• Maintain cleanliness of production area and manage yard operations.
• Operate yard crane to weigh charge metals and assist in slag removal.

Skills

Basic math

Calculator skills

Computer skills

Tools

Crane operation

Bobcat

Forklift

Job description

The Melt role is a team-based position and plays a crucial role in the success of each molding line. This role is an entry-level opportunity and does not require any previous experience. However, you must be able to tolerate a loud, warm, and physically challenging work environment. The successful applicant must be able to work in confined spaces, stand for extended periods of time, as well as handle molten metal in a safe and confident manner. The position does offer the opportunity for cross training and experience in a variety of tasks related to production.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic math, calculator, and computer skills are highly desirable
• Demonstrate ability to monitor furnace conditions
• Accurately take readings
• Make refractory repairs to cupola, ladles and furnaces.
• Haul iron
• Slag off molten iron
• Rod and dump the furnace
• Maintain cleanliness of production area
• Operate yard crane to accurately weigh charge metals into the weigh hopper
• Load and unload rail cars
• Break up returns
• Maintain the yard in orderly fashion
• Plot and adjust chemistry over iron
• Demonstrate the ability to charge the cupola
• Operate bobcat and forklift
• Move and process materials
• Receive and process scrap

Education/Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply
• No educational requirements
• Must be able to read and follow work instructions
• Cannot be afraid of heights

Shifts

• Must be available to work 8-12 hour shifts
• Must be available for overtime as production needs require
• Shifts vary according to Plant assignment
• Monday – Friday, some Saturdays and Sundays required.
• Typical shift hours:
• 1 shift: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
• 2 shift: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• 3 shift: 10:00 pm - 6:00 am Sunday - Thursday

Pay rate

Base pay rate of $25.61, 2nd shift premium: $1.50, 3rd shift premium: $1.00

Base rates increase $1/hour upon successful completion of probation (60 working days)

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401k plan with generous company match
• Apprenticeship programs
• Opportunity for advancement

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