Precision Aluminum Furnace Operator – 3rd Shift

Markent Personnel; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Bonus PTO for attendance

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks an Industrial Melt & Furnace Operator for the 3rd shift in Cedarburg, WI. You will operate and maintain aluminum die casting furnaces, charge materials, skim impurities, and collect samples for quality analysis to support high‑volume production.

This direct‑hire role offers competitive hourly pay up to $31.00/hr ($64,480/yr), a strong benefits package including 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for overtime and attendance-based bonus PTO.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated career stability with at least 2+ years at each prior employer.
• Experience operating industrial furnaces or in a heavy metalworking setting.
• Basic math and mechanical aptitude for weighing and materials handling.
• Residence within a 45-minute commute of Cedarburg, WI.

Responsibilities

• Set up, load and operate industrial melting furnaces with ingot, sows and scrap.
• Tap and skim molten metal, maintain temperature and cleanliness standards.
• Pull samples for lab analysis and alloy verification.
• Perform basic furnace maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Operate forklifts and hoists for material handling.
• Record production data and maintain attendance/quality logs.
• Follow OSHA safety rules, LOTO protocols and 5S standards.

Skills

2+ years tenure

Mechanical aptitude

Math proficiency

45-minute commute

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Markent Personnel seeks an Industrial Melt & Furnace Operator for the 3rd shift in Cedarburg, WI. You will operate and maintain aluminum die casting furnaces, charge materials, skim impurities, and collect samples for quality analysis to support high‑volume production.

This direct‑hire role offers competitive hourly pay up to $31.00/hr ($64,480/yr), a strong benefits package including 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for overtime and attendance-based bonus PTO.