Foreman, Foundry (3rd Shift)

Sunday - Friday

11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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.