Melt Shop Manager

Jobot; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Bonus up to 10%

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Melt Shop Manager in Wisconsin to lead a twelve-person team across three shifts, ensuring alloy composition accuracy and safe, efficient aluminum melt operations. The role requires strong supervisory experience in a melt shop or foundry and the ability to maintain consistency across shifts.

The position offers base pay of $95,000–$110,000 per year, with profit sharing eligibility, an annual bonus target up to 10%, and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience.
• Strong aluminum alloy background preferred.
• Ability to run a three-shift operation and ensure consistency.
• Experience guiding an hourly workforce.
• Working knowledge of furnace operations and precise composition control.

Responsibilities

• Lead twelve workers across three shifts in aluminum melt operations.
• Maintain alloy composition accuracy, primarily aluminum.
• Schedule furnaces and manage casting output across shifts.
• Supervise shift staff and develop team.
• Enforce safety protocols for molten aluminum and high heat.
• Monitor yield and scrap for consistency across shifts.

Skills

Melt shop supervision

Aluminum alloys

Shift leadership

Furnace operations

Job description

Job details:

Melt Shop Manager - $95,000 - $110,000 per year. Profit sharing eligibility on top of base pay, a team that\'s run steady for decades, and real investment in the people who keep the floor running.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Miguel Rodriguez

A bit about us:

An integrated metal casting operation producing complex, high tolerance castings across a range of alloys, serving markets from aerospace and defense to energy and general industrial. Part of a larger multi site metals group with facilities across the country.

Why join us:

Profit sharing eligibility on top of base pay, a team that\'s run steady for decades, and real investment in the people who keep the floor running.

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.

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