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Foreman, Foundry (3rd Shift)

Samuel, Son & Co.
Riverside, USA
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Onsite
$3.00 / hour
Discovered 4 days ago

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Responsibilities

  • Safety & Compliance
  • Adhere to all safety policies related to molten metal handling and furnace operations
  • Verify that all materials, tools, and scrap are dry and properly inspected before charging or use to maintain a safe operating environment.
  • Monitor safe charging practices (long scrap, bales, cold/wet materials)
  • Ensure proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for out-of-service equipment
  • Identify hazards such as cracked hoses, thermocouples, or furnace issues and escalate and stop operations when required for safety
  • Production & Operations
  • Monitor furnace charging, melting, alloying, and casting processes
  • Ensure furnace capacity is optimized and charging specifications are followed
  • Control melt times and furnace temperatures to prevent overheating and oxidation
  • Coordinate daily production to meet throughput targets.
  • Monitor billet quality, scrap rates, and process efficiency
  • Alloying & Metallurgical Control
  • Ensure correct alloying practices per Sierra and ASTM specifications
  • Oversee addition of alloying elements and verify chemical composition
  • Monitor spectrometer usage for accurate metal analysis
  • Ensure proper stirring, sampling, and homogenization of molten metal
  • Equipment & Process Control
  • Oversee furnace maintenance including hot cleaning Furnaces/Degasser unit and inspections
  • Ensure proper operation and calibration of thermocouples
  • Monitor condition of molds, filters, troughs, and casting tables
  • Coordinate with maintenance for repairs
  • Quality Control
  • Ensure compliance with work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Monitor inclusion risks (filters, dross, contamination)
  • Verify proper tracking of materials using D365.
  • Ensure traceability of production from charge to final product
  • Team Coordination & On-Shift Leadership
  • Provide hands‐on direction and job‐site coaching to furnace operators and casting crews during assigned shifts
  • Assign tasks and monitor shift performance against safety and production expectations
  • Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • Conduct shift meetings and communicate production goals and safety expectations
  • Leadership Skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead teams in high-temperature, high-risk environments
  • Effective communication with operators, maintenance, and management

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in aluminum casting, foundry, or furnace operations
  • At least 2 years of lead or foreman‐level experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys and alloying practices (ASTM standards preferred)
  • Experience with furnace operations, melt control, and casting processes
  • Ability to identify and mitigate safety risks related to molten metal, wet scrap, and high-temperature environments
  • Familiarity with spectrometer use and basic metallurgical analysis
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience with (D365 or similar) for production tracking and material traceability
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage shift operations effectively
  • Physical & Environmental Requirements
  • Ability to work safely in high‐temperature industrial environments using required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around molten metal and industrial equipment for extended periods
  • The pay for this position is $27.77 - $28.74. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys and alloying practices (ASTM standards preferred)

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