Precious Metals Caster/Melter — 1st Shift

Jobot; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, vacation, sick time, &

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training and advancement opportunities

Overtime on Fridays occasionally

Job summary

A growing precision manufacturing company in the precious metals and specialty casting industry is hiring a 1st shift Caster / Melter to join a quality driven, collaborative production team.

Set up and operate casting furnaces to cast gold, silver, and other precious metal alloys into finished products, manage pour temperatures with hydraulic controls, and document production steps with care for safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience with casting furnaces, crucibles, hydraulic controls, and molds.
• Comfortable with precision measuring tools, micrometers, and calipers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to read and interpret work orders, specifications, and production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate casting furnaces to cast gold, silver, and other precious metal alloys into finished products.
• Charge and light furnaces, bring melt to correct pouring temperature, and control the pour using a hydraulic control system.
• Work from production orders, process sheets, and verbal or written instructions.
• Select, dress, position, and secure molds, and handle crucible work using proper heat resistant equipment.
• Inspect finished castings, clean and prep crucibles and molds for the next pour.
• Maintain accurate pyrometer chart records and production documentation.
• Report mechanical or electrical issues and equipment defects to supervision promptly.
• Support a strong safety culture, including reporting all incidents and near misses.

Skills

Casting furnaces experience

Micrometers & calipers

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints/work orders

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic controls

Furnaces and crucibles

Job description

A growing precision manufacturing company in the precious metals and specialty casting industry is hiring a 1st shift Caster / Melter to join a quality driven, collaborative production team.

Set up and operate casting furnaces to cast gold, silver, and other precious metal alloys into finished products, manage pour temperatures with hydraulic controls, and document production steps with care for safety and quality.