Melt Shop Manager

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Melt Shop Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA to own a three-shift aluminum melt operation, guiding a twelve-person team through composition accuracy, casting output and safety. This role demands a strong aluminum alloy background and proven supervisory experience.

You will schedule furnaces, oversee alloy composition, and drive quality, yield and safety across shifts, with a bonus target up to 10% and relocation support for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Melt shop or foundry supervisory experience.
• Aluminum alloy background strongly preferred.
• Ability to run a three-shift operation and maintain consistency across shifts.
• Experience leading hourly teams and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a twelve-person team across three shifts (approx. four per shift) in aluminum melt operations.
• Own alloy composition accuracy and oversee casting and output.
• Manage daily furnace scheduling and overall production across shifts.
• Supervise and develop shift-level staff; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Enforce safety protocols specific to molten aluminum handling and high-heat operations.
• Track yield and scrap to maintain consistency across shifts.

Skills

Melt shop supervision

Aluminum alloy background

Team leadership

Safety protocols

Job description

Job details

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

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

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

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.

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.

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