Casting Manager

MI Metals, Inc., a market leader in aluminum extrusion, is seeking a hands‑on Casting Manager to lead our Casting Team. This position requires a working manager with strong technical knowledge of the casting process and the ability to ensure safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Lead and manage a team of 10–14 casting and saw operators.
• Plan and assign daily work, implement policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in methods, equipment, and processes.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Oversee the casting process, including mold maintenance, casting controls, and crane/hoist operations.
• Inspect logs for defects, operate saws to cut logs into billets, and ensure proper identification and stamping of billets.
• Maintain required casting data and documentation.
• Monitor equipment performance, make adjustments, and report any unusual conditions.
• Oversee scrap handling, weighing, and documentation.
• Support the team in loading/unloading carts for the homogenizer furnace and operating the furnace as needed.
• Ensure a clean and orderly work environment and enforce safety practices.
• Perform forklift and saw maintenance checks as required.

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Strong understanding of aluminum casting processes and equipment.
• Ability to identify nonconforming material and ensure quality standards.
• Knowledge of safety requirements related to casting operations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and guide a team.
• Detail‑oriented and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Monthly performance bonus potential up to $12.000 annually
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (vacation and holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program

MI Metals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace.