Melt Utility Technician — Precision Metal Casting

Audubon Metals; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Metals is seeking a Melt Utility to operate and maintain the flow of finished products to shipping. You will monitor ingot releases, oversee air hammer operation, perform quality checks, and input data into the production system.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and the capacity to work in extreme temperatures on a 12-hour shift. Candidates should be self-starters with forklift experience, strong communication, and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift safely.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the release of ingots from molds and release intervals.
• Oversee air hammer operation to ensure proper release.
• Immediate communication of failed ingot releases to supervision.
• Perform visual quality inspections of ingots and products.
• Properly inspect ingots for non-conformances and document findings.
• Verify heat numbers against the production schedule and record data.
• Ensure finished products are weighed and entered into the production system.
• Monitor stacking machine and operate manual ingot banding machine.
• Operate automated sow line and monitor controls, temperatures, and mold coverage.
• Transport products to assigned warehouse locations and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Self-Starter

Forklift operation

Communication

Active Listening

Math

Visual Alertness

Critical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Audubon Metals is seeking a Melt Utility to operate and maintain the flow of finished products to shipping. You will monitor ingot releases, oversee air hammer operation, perform quality checks, and input data into the production system.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and the capacity to work in extreme temperatures on a 12-hour shift. Candidates should be self-starters with forklift experience, strong communication, and critical thinking skills.