Precious Metals Melt Shop Lead Manager

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Melt Shop Manager to lead operations for precious metal alloys, ensuring accurate composition, optimal casting output, and strong team performance. This role requires hands-on supervision of hourly staff and strict adherence to safety protocols in high-heat, precious metal environments.

With a focus on yield tracking and minimal material loss, the successful candidate will wear multiple hats—from scheduling to continuous improvement—driving performance across the melt shop

Qualifications

• Several years of melt shop or foundry supervisory experience.
• Precious metal alloy background strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of furnace operations and precise composition control.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an hourly team.
• High attention to detail on material loss tracking.

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 supervision

Furnace operations

Composition control

Team leadership

Material loss tracking

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Melt Shop Manager to lead operations for precious metal alloys, ensuring accurate composition, optimal casting output, and strong team performance. This role requires hands-on supervision of hourly staff and strict adherence to safety protocols in high-heat, precious metal environments.

With a focus on yield tracking and minimal material loss, the successful candidate will wear multiple hats—from scheduling to continuous improvement—driving performance across the melt shop