Precious Metal Melt Shop Lead — Casting & Ops

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Melt Shop Manager to lead daily operations in a precision metal casting environment. The role focuses on alloy composition accuracy, furnace scheduling, casting output, safety, and team performance.

The position targets candidates with several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience in precious metal alloys, with strong attention to material loss tracking and capability to develop hourly staff.

Qualifications

• Melt shop supervisory experience in precious metal environment.
• Experience with furnace operations and precise composition control.
• Ability to lead hourly team and develop bench strength.
• Strong focus on material loss tracking and yield management.

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 in this category

Skills

Melt shop operations

Furnace scheduling

Alloy composition control

Team leadership (hourly workforce)

Safety compliance

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Melt Shop Manager to lead daily operations in a precision metal casting environment. The role focuses on alloy composition accuracy, furnace scheduling, casting output, safety, and team performance.

The position targets candidates with several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience in precious metal alloys, with strong attention to material loss tracking and capability to develop hourly staff.