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Howmet Aerospace

Maintenance Technician

Barberton, OH

$36.23/hr

Our modern aluminum smelter will require trained and skilled operators. Position Summary : This position is for a role in the maintenance department at Howmet Aerospace's Barberton Aluminum Remelt ...

Howmet Aerospace

Maintenance Technician

Barberton, OH · On-site

$36.23/hr

Our modern aluminum smelter will require trained and skilled operators. Position Summary : This position is for a role in the maintenance department at Howmet Aerospace's Barberton Aluminum Remelt ...

Howmet Aerospace

Saw Operator - 3rd shift

Barberton, OH · On-site

$20.61/hr

Our modern aluminum smelter will require trained and skilled operators. Position Summary: Operates production equipment to meet quality and production targets. This position will require operators to ...

Howmet Aerospace

Saw Operator - 2nd shift

Barberton, OH · On-site

$20.61/hr

Our modern aluminum smelter will require trained and skilled operators. Position Summary: Operates production equipment to meet quality and production targets. This position will require operators to ...

Alcoa

Smelter Process Technician

Massena, NY

Become a valued part of the team that's shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the ... The Smelter Process Technician is responsible for key process and performance measures of the ...

Alcoa

Aluminum Plant Supervisor

Newburgh, IN · Hybrid

As an Aluminum Plant Supervisor, you will play a large part in the success of work execution and ... Experience working in a smelter * Knowledge of ABS or Lean Manufacturing principles What's On Offer:

Socket.dev

Procurement Operations Manager

Gramercy, LA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Description Atlantic Alumina's (ATALCO) holdings include ATALCO Gramercy, the only US alumina refinery which produces smelter grade alumina for the production of aluminum and chemical grade aluminas ...

Alcoa

Entry Level Production

Massena, NY

$26.87/hr

Most of new production operators kick-start their journey in the Smelter "Potroom", although we may ... Are you ready to #ShapeYourCareer and the future of aluminum? Apply now and become an integral part ...

Alcoa Corporation

Entry Level Production

Massena, NY · On-site

$26.87/hr

Most of new production operators kick-start their journey in the Smelter "Potroom", although we may ... Are you ready to #ShapeYourCareer and the future of aluminum? Apply now and become an integral part ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for aluminum smelter in the United States is $23.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an aluminum smelter?

An Aluminum Smelter job involves operating and maintaining equipment used in the extraction of aluminum from raw materials, typically through an electrolytic process. Workers monitor furnace temperatures, control the flow of molten aluminum, and ensure safety protocols are followed. The role often requires knowledge of metallurgy, machinery, and workplace safety. Smelters may also perform quality checks and routine maintenance to optimize production efficiency.

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Aluminum smelters usually work in industrial settings that can be hot, noisy, and require strict adherence to safety procedures due to exposure to molten metal and heavy machinery. Frequently, shifts are scheduled around the clock, which may include nights, weekends, or overtime as smelters work as part of a production team to meet output goals. The job also involves wearing specialized protective equipment and following detailed operational protocols to prevent accidents and ensure product quality. While the environment can be physically demanding, companies often provide thorough training and emphasize teamwork to support a safe and productive workplace.

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Experienced Secondary Aluminum Production or Maintenance Operator

New Haven, IN • On-site

Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

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$90K - $100K/yr

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Job description

Subsidiary
Superior Aluminum Alloys
Overview
Superior Aluminum Alloys is seeking highly experienced Secondary Aluminum Production Operators & Maintenance Technicians to join our team. These positions are ideal for candidates with a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a secondary aluminum smelting operation. Successful candidates will possess extensive knowledge of melting, alloying, casting, furnace operations, molten metal handling, equipment maintenance, and aluminum quality control. The successful candidates will play a key role in safe, efficient, and quality-focused production while supporting the ongoing maintenance and reliability of melting and casting equipment.
"Why Join Superior Aluminum Alloys?
  • Earn industry leading pay based on experience and performance
  • Work for a company that highly values our people and their safety
  • Enjoy an excellent benefits package
  • Experience numerous advancement opportunities for high performers
  • Be a part of something special - the world class Steel Dynamics, Inc. family of businesses"

Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Swing Shift (4 On / 4 Off)
Pay Potential:
  • Caster Operator: $80k+
  • Furnace Operator: $90k+
  • Operation Leads: $100k+
  • Maintenance: $100k+
  • Supervisors: $125k+

Responsibilities
  • Actively participate in all safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture
  • Operate and monitor melting furnaces while maintaining temperature, chemistry, and alloy specifications
  • Charge furnaces with scrap and raw materials while optimizing melting efficiency and metal recovery
  • Pour and transfer molten aluminum safely using overhead cranes, ladles, and molten metal handling equipment
  • Operate casting equipment including sow casters, ingot lines, continuous casting systems, level pour systems, and degassing equipment
  • Monitor and adjust metal chemistry to meet customer specifications and quality requirements
  • Perform metal sampling, spectrometer testing, temperature checks, and other quality control activities
  • Troubleshoot production, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process-related issues
  • Complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on furnaces, casting lines, refractory systems, conveyors, burners, pumps, and auxiliary equipment
  • Assist maintenance personnel with planned outages, furnace rebuilds, refractory repairs, and equipment installations
  • Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steers, and overhead cranes
  • Maintain accurate production, quality, and maintenance records
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Qualifications
Required:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a secondary aluminum smelter, foundry, or aluminum recycling operation.
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
    • Furnace operation and aluminum melting
    • Molten metal handling and pouring
    • Casting line operation
    • Sow casting, ingot casting, or billet casting
    • Furnace and casting equipment maintenance
    • Metal chemistry control and alloy development
    • Mobile equipment operation
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Aluminum alloys and scrap classifications
    • Furnace temperatures and combustion systems
    • Metal quality specifications and customer requirements
    • Safe molten metal handling practices
  • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, work instructions, and technical documents
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred:
  • Experience with:
    • Reverberatory, rotary, stack, or tower melting furnaces
    • Spectrometer operation and metal analysis
    • PLC-controlled production equipment
    • Welding, fabrication, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems
    • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Previous leadership or training experience

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work safely in a high-temperature industrial environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and work extended shifts
  • Ability to wear required PPE including heat-resistant clothing, face shields, respirators, and other safety equipment

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
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Steel Dynamics is one of the largest and most diversified domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, with an estimated steelmaking and coating capacity of approximately 13 million tons, and facilities located throughout the United States and in Mexico. We operate using a circular manufacturing model, producing lower-carbon-emission, quality steel using electric arc furnace (EAF) technology with recycled ferrous scrap as the primary input. Our circular economy is powered by our three primary operating platforms: steel, metals recycling, and steel fabrication. Our steel operations produce steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, and specialty steel sections. Our metals recycling operations collect and process ferrous and nonferrous scrap from manufacturing and end-of-life items, such as automobiles, appliances, and machinery. This processed scrap is then sold to end-users for reuse, including our EAF steel mills, which produce new steel from the scrapped material. We sell a meaningful amount of steel to our own steel fabrication operations that in turn produce and sell structural steel joist and deck building systems to consumers.

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Manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Wayne, IN, US

Year founded

1993

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