Foreman, Foundry (2nd Shift)

Monday - Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Here are some of the great benefits that we offer: - Competitive pay ( + Foundry Premium $3.00/hour) - Company paid health and dental benefits. - Paid vacation - 401K Plan with company match - Opportunity for career stability and growth - Tuition reimbursement program Responsibilities 1. Safety & Compliance - Adhere to all safety policies related to molten metal handling and furnace operations - Verify that all materials, tools, and scrap are dry and properly inspected before charging or use to maintain a safe operating environment. - Monitor safe charging practices (long scrap, bales, cold/wet materials) - Ensure proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for out-of-service equipment - Identify hazards such as cracked hoses, thermocouples, or furnace issues and escalate and stop operations when required for safety 2. Production & Operations - Monitor furnace charging, melting, alloying, and casting processes - Ensure furnace capacity is optimized and charging specifications are followed - Control melt times and furnace temperatures to prevent overheating and oxidation - Coordinate daily production to meet throughput targets. - Monitor billet quality, scrap rates, and process efficiency 3. Alloying & Metallurgical Control - Ensure correct alloying practices per Sierra and ASTM specifications - Oversee addition of alloying elements and verify chemical composition - Monitor spectrometer usage for accurate metal analysis - Ensure proper stirring, sampling, and homogenization of molten metal 4. Equipment & Process Control - Oversee furnace maintenance including hot cleaning Furnaces/Degasser unit and inspections - Ensure proper operation and calibration of thermocouples - Monitor condition of molds, filters, troughs, and casting tables - Coordinate with maintenance for repairs 5. Quality Control - Ensure compliance with work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Monitor inclusion risks (filters, dross, contamination) - Verify proper tracking of materials using D365. - Ensure traceability of production from charge to final product 6. Team Coordination & On-Shift Leadership - Provide hands‑on direction and job‑site coaching to furnace operators and casting crews during assigned shifts - Assign tasks and monitor shift performance against safety and production expectations - Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement - Conduct shift meetings and communicate production goals and safety expectations 7. Leadership Skills - Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills - Ability to lead teams in high-temperature, high-risk environments - Effective communication with operators, maintenance, and management Qualifications - High school diploma or GED required. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in aluminum casting, foundry, or furnace operations - At least 2 years of lead or foreman‑level experience in a manufacturing environment - Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys and alloying practices (ASTM standards preferred) - Experience with furnace operations, melt control, and casting processes - Ability to identify and mitigate safety risks related to molten metal, wet scrap, and high-temperature environments - Familiarity with spectrometer use and basic metallurgical analysis - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Experience with (D365 or similar) for production tracking and material traceability - Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage shift operations effectively Physical & Environmental Requirements - Ability to work safely in high‑temperature industrial environments using required personal protective equipment (PPE) - Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around molten metal and industrial equipment for extended periods The pay for this position is $27.77 - $28.74. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.