1st Shift Melter

Melter Position in Aurora, Illinois

Our customer in Aurora, Illinois, is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. We’re hiring Melters to work full-time on 1st shift. As a Melter, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, melting, and pouring of metal, as well as supporting casting operations and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

• Assist with arranging less complex furnished molds and preparing materials for casting.
• Pour furnished metal from ladle and operate vacuum and other casting equipment.
• Follow instructions and demonstrations to coat and assemble simple molds.
• Assist higher-graded casters with melting and pouring processes.
• Check melt temperature, skim, clear surface, and pour specified amounts into molds.
• Operate die opening machines, separate and inspect parts, and clean crucibles and furnaces.
• Maintain accurate production records, report equipment malfunctions, material discrepancies, and unusual conditions.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• May operate power trucks and work collaboratively on large parts.

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and operating equipment safely.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols.

Pay for Melter:
Starting at $19.50/hour.

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid weekly.
• Direct deposit.
• Paid training.

Type: 1st Shift, Full-time.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm or 5:00am – 1:25pm, with possible 10–12-hour shifts. May require working 3 out of 4 Saturdays per month.