Melt Shop Manager

Jobot; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Jobot is a precision alloy manufacturer seeking a Melt Shop Manager to lead a three-shift aluminum operation and a team of twelve. You will oversee alloy composition, furnace scheduling, and casting output while enforcing safety protocols for molten aluminum.

The role requires several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience with a strong aluminum background and a proven ability to develop hourly staff. Relocation support is offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience, aluminum alloy background strongly preferred.
• Comfortable running a three shift operation and holding consistency across all of them
• Proven ability to lead and develop an hourly team
• Working knowledge of furnace operations and precise composition control

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of twelve across three shifts, roughly four per shift, running aluminum melt operations around the clock
• Own alloy composition accuracy, this site runs aluminum primarily with the capability to run magnesium if called for
• Manage daily furnace scheduling and casting output across all three shifts
• Supervise and develop shift level staff, this backfill exists because the prior leader moved on, not because of performance problems on the team
• Enforce safety protocols specific to molten aluminum handling and high heat operations
• Track yield and scrap closely, consistency across shifts is the standard here

Skills

Melt shop supervision

Team leadership

Foundry operations knowledge

Tools

Alloy composition control

Casting operations

Job description

Melt Shop Manager - 110K+ & 10% Bonus - MUST HAVE ALUMINUM BACKGROUND

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

A precision alloy manufacturer specializing in aluminum alloys for industrial and specialty markets. Part of a larger multi site metals group with a long standing history in metal casting and fabrication.

Why join us

Decades of history and steady demand for the product line, paired with real investment in modern melt shop practices from the group behind it.

Job Details

Own melt shop operations for a three shift aluminum operation, leading a team of twelve through composition accuracy, casting output and safety.

What you’ll do

• Lead a team of twelve across three shifts, roughly four per shift, running aluminum melt operations around the clock
• Own alloy composition accuracy, this site runs aluminum primarily with the capability to run magnesium if called for
• Manage daily furnace scheduling and casting output across all three shifts
• Supervise and develop shift level staff, this backfill exists because the prior leader moved on, not because of performance problems on the team
• Enforce safety protocols specific to molten aluminum handling and high heat operations
• Track yield and scrap closely, consistency across shifts is the standard here

What we’re looking for

• Several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience, aluminum alloy background strongly preferred
• Comfortable running a three shift operation and holding consistency across all of them
• Proven ability to lead and develop an hourly team
• Working knowledge of furnace operations and precise composition control

Compensation and relocation

• Salary up to approximately $105,000 for experienced candidates, floor not yet confirmed, worth getting that before this posts. Annual bonus target up to 10%, realistic average has landed between 5 and 7.5% over the last five years, with a full payout last year. Relocation is covered through a gross up sign on bonus, typically paid in the first paycheck, amount varies based on distance, family size and housing situation. Relocation timeline runs 3 to 6 weeks depending on the individual.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.