Melt Shop Manager

Jobot; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Melt Shop Manager to own and optimize melt shop operations for precious metal alloys. You will oversee furnace scheduling, casting output, and strict composition control to ensure high-quality product across the line.

The role requires several years of supervisory experience in a melt shop or foundry, with a strong background in precious metal alloys and precise process control. You will lead hourly operators and drive safety and yield improvements.

Qualifications

• Several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience required.
• Precious metal alloy background strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of furnace operations and precise composition control.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an hourly team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily melt shop operations, furnace scheduling and casting output.
• Own alloy composition accuracy across the product line.
• Supervise and develop melt shop operators, build bench strength on the team.
• Enforce safety protocols specific to precious metal handling and high heat operations.
• Track yield and material loss closely; small percentage differences matter.

Skills

Melt shop supervision

Furnace operations

Hourly team leadership

Alloy composition control

Material loss tracking

Job description

Job details

Melt Shop Manager - 150K+ - Metal Castings

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Miguel Rodriguez

Salary: $95,000 - $155,000 per year

A bit about us

A precision alloy manufacturer specializing in silver, gold and platinum group metal alloys for industrial and specialty markets. Part of a larger multi site metals group with a long standing history in precious metals.

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 precious metal alloys, composition accuracy, casting output and team performance.

What you’ll do

• Manage daily melt shop operations, furnace scheduling and casting output
• Own alloy composition accuracy across the product line
• Supervise and develop melt shop operators, build bench strength on the team
• Enforce safety protocols specific to precious metal handling and high heat operations
• Track yield and material loss closely, small percentage differences matter in this category

What we’re looking for

• Several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience, precious metal alloy background strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of furnace operations and precise composition control
• Proven ability to lead and develop an hourly team
• High attention to detail on material loss tracking

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.

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