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Bocar US

Melt Operator - 3rd shift

Tanner, AL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

The Melt Operator is responsible for observation inside furnaces, using television screens, to ensure that problems do not occur. Operate controls to move or discharge metal work pieces from furnaces.

Zeus

Operator (Melt) II- 2nd Shift

Aiken, SC · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Job Summary The Melt Operator will be responsible for machine operation. This would include troubleshooting, documentation, and quality of material. Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in ...

Orion Castings

Melt Operator (10p-6:15a)

Grafton, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Summary Melt Operators ensure safe and effective completion of daily production requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (But not limited to...) This job includes but is not limited to the ...

Zeus Company, Inc.

Operator (Melt) II- 2nd Shift

Aiken, SC · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Job Summary The Melt Operator will be responsible for machine operation. This would include troubleshooting, documentation, and quality of material. Responsibilities • Extrudes different ...

Orion Castings

Melt Operator (10p-6:15a)

Grafton, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Summary Melt Operators ensure safe and effective completion of daily production requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (But not limited to...) This job includes but is not limited to the ...

Orion Castings

Melt Operator (6a-2:15p)

Grafton, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Summary Melt Operators ensure safe and effective completion of daily production requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (But not limited to...) This job includes but is not limited to the ...

Orion Castings

Melt Operator (6a-2:15p)

Grafton, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Summary Melt Operators ensure safe and effective completion of daily production requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (But not limited to...) This job includes but is not limited to the ...

Neenah Foundry

Melt Operator - 1st Shift (NFC)

Neenah, WI · On-site

$27.51/hr

The Melt role is a team-based position and plays a crucial role in the success of each molding line. This role is an entry-level opportunity and does not require any previous experience. However, you ...

Neenah Foundry

Melt Operator - 2nd Shift (NFC)

Neenah, WI · On-site

$27.51/hr

The Melt role is a team-based position and plays a crucial role in the success of each molding line. This role is an entry-level opportunity and does not require any previous experience. However, you ...

Neenah Foundry

Melt Operator - 3rd Shift (NFC)

Neenah, WI · On-site

$27.51/hr

The Melt role is a team-based position and plays a crucial role in the success of each molding line. This role is an entry-level opportunity and does not require any previous experience. However, you ...

Vallourec North America

Melt Shop Operator

Youngstown, OH · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

As a Melt Shop Operator, you'll be responsible for monitoring and operating casting machines and related equipment to ensure billet production meets quality and safety standards. This role is ...

JSW Steel Limited

... on melt shop operating procedures and proper equipment use Ensure completion of all required production, safety, and supervisory reports Actively support and enforce all safety policies and ...

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How much do melt operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for melt operator in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a melt operator?

Melt Operators are skilled workers responsible for operating and monitoring furnaces or melting equipment in industries like metalworking, glass manufacturing, or plastics. Their main duties include loading raw materials, controlling temperatures, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. Melt Operators play a key role in producing high-quality materials by carefully managing the melting process, troubleshooting issues, and keeping detailed records. They often work as part of a team and must adhere to strict safety and quality standards.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a melt operator?

To thrive as a Melt Operator, you need a solid understanding of metallurgy, furnace operation, and safety procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with temperature control systems, pour monitoring equipment, and material handling tools is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication help ensure efficiency and safety on the production floor. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, minimizing hazards, and supporting smooth operations in a high-temperature industrial environment.

What are common challenges faced by a melt operator and how can they be addressed?

Melt Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent melt quality, managing furnace temperatures, and handling raw material variations. These issues can be addressed by closely following standard operating procedures, performing regular equipment checks, and collaborating with quality control teams. Effective communication with maintenance staff and ongoing training on safety and process improvements also help in minimizing disruptions and ensuring smooth operations.

What is the difference between Melt Operator vs Furnace Operator?

AspectMelt OperatorFurnace Operator
CertificationsTypically requires OSHA safety training, basic metallurgy knowledgeSimilar certifications, often includes furnace-specific safety training
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily in foundries or metal casting facilities, handling molten metalsOperates industrial furnaces in manufacturing or metal processing plants
Industry UsageCommon in metal casting, foundries, and smelting industriesUsed across steel mills, glass manufacturing, and metal processing industries

The Melt Operator and Furnace Operator roles share similar certifications and work environments, both involving handling high-temperature equipment in metal industries. However, Melt Operators focus more on managing the melting process of metals, while Furnace Operators oversee the operation of industrial furnaces. Both roles are essential in metal production, with overlapping skills but distinct responsibilities.

How much does a melt operator make?

A melt operator typically earns between $40,000 and $60,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. They often work in manufacturing or metal processing environments and may require certifications or training in safety and equipment operation.
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Infographic showing various Melt Operator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,306 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Melt Operator - 3rd shift

Tanner, AL • On-site

Bocar US
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Bocar USexternal

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Melt Operator is responsible for observation inside furnaces, using television screens, to ensure that problems do not occur. Operate controls to move or discharge metal work pieces from furnaces. Prepare material to load into furnaces, including cleaning, crushing, or applying chemicals, by using crushing-machines, shovels, rakes, or sprayers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles
  • Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
  • Kindle fires, and shovel fuel and other materials into furnaces or onto conveyors by hand, with hoists, or by directing crane operators.
  • Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
  • Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
  • Remove impurities from the surface of molten metal, using strainers.
  • Sprinkle chemicals over molten metal to bring impurities to the surface.
  • Direct work crews in the cleaning and repair of furnace walls and flooring.
  • Inspect furnaces and equipment to locate defects and wear.
  • Record production data and maintain production logs.
  • Scrape accumulations of metal oxides from floors, molds, and crucibles, and sift and store them for reclamation.

REQUIREMENTS (including educational requirements)

  • Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Must have 1 year of continuous work experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environment; and/or equivalent military experience; and/or 2 years technical certifications
  • Previous forklift experience.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with company employees, vendors, contractors, and all levels of management.
  • Must be quality conscious, paying a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
  • Must have excellent hand and eye coordination.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey, or you are a skilled professional, it’s important that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Bocar US is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to you, your spouse, and your eligible children. In addition to safeguarding, you and your family’s health and well-being, we offer a wide range of benefits mapped out to meet your needs.

Below is an overview of Bocar US offerings:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • 100% company paid basic life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, with optional critical illness insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Vacation
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Legal and financial services
  • Health & Wellness services
  • Childcare & Senior care services
  • Discounts on flights, cruises, car rentals, and much more!

About Bocar.:

Bocar Group, was establish in 1958 in Mexico City, originally as a manufacturer of pumps and carburetors, is the Parent company of Bocar US, Inc. Today Bocar Group has three business units, primarily serving three international automotive industry. Bocar US, Inc. is a high-end technology and quality-driven automotive company which produce high-pressure aluminum die casting, and machining for companies such as Daimler, Ford, and Toyota. Bocar US, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. BOCAR US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

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