Melt Technician - Iron Casting + Great Benefits

Lodge Cast Iron; South Pittsburg (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO & Sick Pay

Insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, V

On-site clinic

401K match

Profit sharing programs

Quarterly profit sharing

Boot allowance

Employee discount

Safety & holiday events

Job summary

Lodge Cast Iron in South Pittsburg, TN seeks a Melt Technician to control the melt process from furnace charging through pouring ladles. You will melt pig iron, steel, returns, and alloys in electric induction furnaces while ensuring temperature and chemistry meet production and quality standards.

You will perform equipment maintenance, support safe operations, and help maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful math and utility assessments.
• Meet Melt Skills Evaluation requirements.
• Working knowledge of PC and Windows-based software.
• Basic math and mechanical skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Safely use common hand tools and production equipment.
• Lift up to 80 pounds and work around high temperatures and machinery.
• Wear PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, face shields, respirators, gloves and safety footwear.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes to load scrap into storage hoppers.
• Charge and operate electric induction furnaces through the full melt cycle.
• Obtain molten bath temperatures and monitor melt conditions.
• Remove slag from molten baths and sample for QA.
• Pour molten iron into transfer ladles and support equipment maintenance.
• Perform furnace repairs and top-capping, linings, and spouting work.
• Maintain clean work areas and support safe operations.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Mechanical skills

PC & Windows software

Forklift certification

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Induction furnaces

Overhead cranes

QA spectrometer

Job description

Lodge Cast Iron in South Pittsburg, TN seeks a Melt Technician to control the melt process from furnace charging through pouring ladles. You will melt pig iron, steel, returns, and alloys in electric induction furnaces while ensuring temperature and chemistry meet production and quality standards.

You will perform equipment maintenance, support safe operations, and help maintain a clean and organized work environment.