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Grede Holdings LLC

Melt Pourer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Melt Pourer Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our ...

Wellman Dynamics Division

Melt Manager

Creston, IA · On-site

Manages and leads a team of people to meet production needs of various areas of the melt team. Responsible for ensuring staffing meets production needs. Will be responsible for keeping attendance ...

ASC Engineered Solutions

Melt Crew

Columbia, PA · On-site

$23.50/hr

Melt Crew Department: Manufacturing - Melt Employment Type: Full Time Location: Columbia, PA - Plant Reporting To: Darrin Steadman Compensation: $23.50 / hour Description The Melt Crew is responsible ...

System One

Melt Operator

Landisville, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Melt Operator Location: Landisville, PA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Second Shift: Mon-Thur 3pm-1:30am Security ...

System One

Melt Operator

Landisville, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Melt Operator Location: Landisville, PA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 1st shift: Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm; Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m; Second ...

Nucor

Melt Shop Shift Supervisor-NSKNG

Kingman, AZ · On-site

The Melt Shop Shift Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and support in order to help the Melt Shop team meet the goals of the Department and the Division. Responsibilities will include ...

Linamar

Melt Technician

Fruitport, MI · On-site

$23/hr

Melt Technician Starting pay: $23 an hour Job Summary: The Melt Tech operates, changes and cleans melt equipment used to form aluminum castings. Responsibility: * Ensure furnaces, launder systems and ...

System One Holdings, LLC

Melt Operator

Landisville, PA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Melt Operator Location: Landisville, PA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 1st shift: Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm; Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m; Second ...

Linamar

Melt Technician

Fruitport, MI · On-site

$23/hr

Melt Technician Starting pay: $23 an hour Job Summary: The Melt Tech operates, changes and cleans melt equipment used to form aluminum castings. Responsibility: * Ensure furnaces, launder systems and ...

System One

Melt Operator

Landisville, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Melt Operator Location: Landisville, PA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 1st shift: Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm; Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m; Second ...

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Re-Melt Operator

South Beloit, IL · On-site

$16/hr

Re-Melt Operator - 1st Shift Location: South Beloit, IL Pay Rate: $16.00/hour Schedule: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM Job Summary We are seeking a dependable Re-Melt Operator to join our team in South Beloit, IL.

System One

Melt Operator

Landisville, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Melt Operator Location: Landisville, PA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Second Shift: Mon-Thur 3pm-1:30am Security ...

grede

Melt Pourer

Wauwatosa, WI

The Melt Pourer will pour metal into molds and maintain a metal flow rate to ensure casting quality and avoid excess spillage of metal. What You'll Do: * Transport molten metal in a ladle from the ...

Magna Castings North America

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Melt Operator

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

$24.90/hr

We are seeking a dedicated Melt Operator to join our metal manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring melting equipment to produce high-quality molten ...

Linacast, Inc

Melt Supervisor

Benton Harbor, MI · On-site

The Melt Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in molten metal melting operations; in receiving, receiving inspection and scrap shipping; in charging and operating ...

System One

Melt Operator

Landisville, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Melt Operator Location: Landisville, PA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Second Shift: Mon-Thur 3pm-1:30am Security ...

System One

Melt Operator

Landisville, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Melt Operator Location: Landisville, PA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 1st shift: Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm; Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m; Second ...

Grede

Melt Pourer

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

The Melt Pourer will pour metal into molds and maintain a metal flow rate to ensure casting quality and avoid excess spillage of metal. What You'll Do: * Transport molten metal in a ladle from the ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for melt in the United States is $30.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a melt?

A Melt job typically involves operating and maintaining furnaces or other equipment used to melt metal or other materials in a manufacturing or foundry setting. Responsibilities may include monitoring temperatures, ensuring proper material composition, and following safety protocols. Workers in this role help produce high-quality molten materials for casting, molding, or fabricating products.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in a melt position?

In a Melt role, your daily responsibilities usually include operating and monitoring furnaces, preparing and charging raw materials, conducting chemical analysis, and overseeing the safe handling of molten metal. You will collaborate closely with quality control teams and maintenance staff to ensure equipment is functioning properly and production meets required standards. Adhering to strict safety protocols and accurately documenting production data are also critical parts of the job. This hands-on position is key to delivering consistent, high-quality steel or metal products within a manufacturing team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the melt position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Melt (Melt Shop Operator or Steel Melt Operator), you need a solid understanding of metallurgy, furnace operation, and safety protocols, often backed by vocational training or relevant technical certifications. Familiarity with industrial furnaces, ladle metallurgy equipment, and automated process control systems is essential for efficient production. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills help ensure both product quality and workplace safety. These skills are critical for maintaining smooth operations, minimizing defects, and ensuring the safety of all personnel in high-temperature environments.

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Melt Operator

Pier Foundry & Pattern Shop Inc

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$22.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

  
Pier Foundry & Pattern Shop, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of grey and ductile iron castings. With over 130 years of experience and tradition, Pier Foundry delivers high quality castings with the shortest lead times in the business.  We are currently seeking committed, hardworking, and reliable individuals to fill this role in our heavy industrial manufacturing environment!

 

WAGE: $22.50 per hour

 

SHIFT: 10-hour shifts: M-Th- 5:00AM-3:30PM + Overtime, when available. Occasional weekend shifts for furnace reline. 


 

BENEFITS: 


  • Competitive Wage + Overtime When Available 
  • Medical/Dental/Life Insurance and Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • 401k + Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account
  • Safety Focused Environment
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • On-the-job Training
  • Parental Leave
  • Referral Program


REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor - Melt

JOB SUMMARY: 

Fully cross trained in all aspects of Melt department to flex into roles as needed throughout the day to achieve agreed upon performance levels with respect to job safety, quality, production, housekeeping and delivery.    Perform all duties within the Melt department as required.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position involves regular: bending and lifting; continuous standing for long periods of time on anti-fatigue mats; pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy parts and machines repetitively, must be able to use arms, hands, legs and feet in repetitive motions. Must be able to wear required PPE including safety boots, ear plugs, hard hat with face shield, gloves, flame-retardant jacket, apron, spats.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2+ years “hands-on” production experience in a foundry Melt department.        
  • Knowledge of charging practices, metal chemistries and refractory’s.
  • Ability to communicate in English minute by minute production updates via two-way radio – required.  
  • Prior experience successfully working with ISO 9001 requirements.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS:

  1. Organizes work for smooth operation of the Melt department through coordinating activities including:  
    • Assist Shift Supervisor in identifying and requisitioning needed department supplies.
    • Oversee and ensure department cleanliness (pouring decks, pouring line pits, dumpers, preheater, front furnace pit, ladle reline area, etc.)
    • Responsible for the restocking of melt consumables 
  1. Perform Melt department tasks as needed including:
    • Assist furnace operator at key points in process, run furnace when needed
    • Performs production test to assure quality iron is being produced
    • Operates distribution and pouring ladles as needed
    • Assist in shifting/line tending as needed
    • Responsible for relining and up-keep of distribution, pouring ladles and starter blocks
    • Assist in furnace relines, overhauls and patching
    • Maintain and clean equipment including ladles, furnace covers, starter blocks, torches, temperature sticks and charge buckets, etc.
    • Completes daily melt hoist inspections.
  1. Other duties as assigned.

 

All job offers are contingent on passing drug/alcohol test and criminal background check.


10-hour shifts: M-Th- 5:00AM-3:30PM + Overtime, when available. Occasional weekend shifts for furnace reline.