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.