Supervisor In Training

Metal Technologies, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies is seeking a Supervisor in Training to oversee daily operations in the Ravenna production area. You will direct and develop a team, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in melting, molding, finishing, and shipping.

The ideal candidate holds a High School diploma, 3–5 years foundry supervision, and experience with Disamatic molding and electric furnaces, plus strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• 3-5 years foundry supervision experience preferred, with Disamatic molding and electric furnace knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Utilize manpower and equipment to maximize productivity while ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Oversee melting operations, inoculation, refractory work, and ladle repair as assigned.
• Oversee molding operations, core and tooling preparation as assigned.
• Oversee finishing, shipping and quality departments as assigned.
• Direct the workforce to produce, process and inspect castings in accordance with procedures and work instructions.
• Continuously train employees in safe work practices.
• Direct employees to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ensure that all iron poured, and molds made are within established parameters to ensure quality product. Has the authority to stop the production line should quality problems occur.
• Ensure that all castings are processed, stored, and shipped to meet customer requirements. Has the authority to reject any container of finished castings or to stop shipment of any casting.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Supervision experience

PCs & software knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Metal Technologies, 3800 Adams Road, Ravenna, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Who We Are:

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith. We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit. We can do this.
• Vision. We create opportunity.
• Rigor. We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results inbetter work performance.

General Summary:

The role involves supervising and directing employees, as well as acquiring knowledge of operations and supervisor responsibilities in the assigned department within the manufacturing environment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize manpower and equipment to maximize productivity while ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Oversee all melting operations, inoculation, refractory work, and ladle repair as assigned.
• Oversee all molding operations, core and tooling preparation as assigned.
• Oversee finishing, shipping and quality departments as assigned.
• Direct the workforce to produce, process and inspect castings in accordance with procedures and work instructions.
• Continuously train employees in safe work practices.
• Direct employees to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ensure that all iron poured, and molds made are within established parameters to ensure quality product. Has the authority to stop the production line should quality problems occur.
• Ensure that all castings are processed, stored, and shipped to meet customer requirements. Has the authority to reject any container of finished castings or to stop shipment of any casting.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deal effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of PC’s and related software.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees.

Working Conditions

• The Supervisor in Training will reside in the office and on the production floor. Must be able to adhere to conditions of the plant.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience supervising and/or directing employees.
• 3-5 years foundry experience with Disamatic molding and electric furnace knowledge preferred.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Metal Technologies, 3800 Adams Road, Ravenna, Michigan, United States of America