Molten Metal Operator - High-Temp Manufacturing

Vulcan Elements; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements, a producer of American rare-earth permanent magnets, seeks an Operator for the metals team to support high-temperature metallurgical processes. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, daily production activities, and collaboration with technicians and engineers.

The position involves equipment preparation, process monitoring, and participation in the expansion of pilot and R&D lines, with a strong focus on safety and reliability in a high-temperature industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Hands-on experience or aptitude in industrial or manufacturing operations.
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety instructions.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work in industrial environments.
• High-school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and work areas prior to startup, including cleaning, inspection, and execution of field checklists.
• Execute controlled startup, steady-state operation, shutdown, and cleaning procedures.
• Monitor PLC/HMI systems and respond to alarms, deviations, and abnormal operating conditions per procedures.
• Collect in-process samples and ensure proper handling and documentation.
• Perform metal tapping and molten metal handling activities in accordance with defined procedures.
• Replace worn components and consumables as instructed.
• Maintain housekeeping and orderly working conditions in operational areas.
• Complete operational logs, checklists, and production records accurately.
• Communicate process status and elevate anomalies to supervisors.
• Contribute to the buildout of Vulcan’s pilot and R&D line, including equipment installation, commissioning, and continuous equipment and facility improvements.

Skills

Rotating shifts

Industrial operations

Procedural safety

Physical fitness

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

CAD basics

Welding/Plumbing (CAD)

Lifting/Rigging equipment

Job description

Vulcan Elements, a producer of American rare-earth permanent magnets, seeks an Operator for the metals team to support high-temperature metallurgical processes. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, daily production activities, and collaboration with technicians and engineers.

The position involves equipment preparation, process monitoring, and participation in the expansion of pilot and R&D lines, with a strong focus on safety and reliability in a high-temperature industrial setting.