Experienced Secondary Aluminum Production or Maintenance Operator

Subsidiary

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.