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Why Join Us At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. 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 essential for maintaining production flow and supporting our melt shop operations. Your Day-to-Day Impact Planning, setting up, and monitoring operations for billet pickup by yard crane. Monitoring control panels for casting strands and alarms; adjusting temperatures and chemistry by sampling and adding materials. Operating and maintaining casting machines and related equipment. Identifying billets with laser-etched tags using Hilti tools per Melt Shop Order requirements. Preheating billets and tundish shrouds to aim temperatures and inspecting for hot spots. Verifying billet counts and reporting orders to the production scheduler daily. Performing tundish gate servo tests and ensuring proper valve positions during preheat. Sampling for chemistry and jominy tests; monitoring mold powders, tundish powders, and casting parameters. Performing temperature readings and collecting chemistry samples from EAF and LMF. Executing down-day activities, including lockout/tagout procedures. Assisting with housekeeping, stocking, and material handling in the shop. Operating material guns, managing tap hole sand hopper, and ladle sanding. Supporting maintenance during downtime and performing other duties as assigned. What You Bring We're looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves: High School Diploma or GED (required) Preferred: Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to work independently and communicate effectively Strong attention to detail and safety awareness Mechanical aptitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment What You'll Gain Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry Overtime opportunities And Benefits that Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability Profit Sharing: Up to 4% 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday Paid Vacation Time Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

Job Summary: Melt Helper Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is currently hiring a Pitman/Ladleman for our operation. The Pitman/Ladleman is a member of our Melt Department responsible for the setup and maintenance of melting equipment and assists in melting operations. Competitive wages starting at $22.20 . with .50 pr hr increases every 6 months until the established top rate of pay is achieved. Additional Paid Relief Days, $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS (Paid in increments throughout the first year of continued employment), and this position is eligible for Production Incentive Program. Duties/Responsibilities: * Assists in preheat, melting, tapping, de-gas, and pouring operation * Participates in melt furnace reline * Assists with ingot strips * Cleans and inspects plates, molds, pouring pits, and ladles * Sets up plates, molds, and stools * Inspects argon plugs, top plate, and gate * Performs other department duties, as assigned * Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions Required Skills/Abilities: * Proficient in interpretation and utilization of sketches * Strong attention to detail * Basic math skills * Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces * Previous foundry or construction experience preferred Education/Experience: * High School Diploma or GED required Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions * Must be capable of lifting up to 80 lbs regularly * Exposed to heat from furnace and hot metal * Exposed to seasonal temperature changes * Manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and vibration Benefits: * Eligible upon hire: Company paid safety shoes and prescription safety glasses. * Eligible after 30 days; medical/prescription drug coverage, dental, vision insurances, company provided Basic Life and AD&D insurance, additional voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance, paid holidays. * Eligible at 60 days (520 working hours): Participation in the production incentive pay program (potential to add $1-$2 per hour to base pay, based on production) * Eligible after 90 days; paid relief days, Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, employee referral program * Eligible after 6 months; 401K program Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal No calls or agencies please. Superior Forge & Steel Corporation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is a manufacturer of forged hardened steel rolls for hot and cold rolling of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. We also provide other products and services such as commercial ingots, specialty forging, heat treatment, and machining. We're committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us by email, ***************, or by phone, ************ ext. 241

Description: Note: This is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining our team, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application!Job Overview: We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Furnace Operator to join our team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are looking to contribute to the success of our organization. Summary : Responsible for performing work involving a variety of details to operate induction melting furnaces, weighing alloys, and cleaning runners. Job Functions and Functional Job Task Elements Task #1: Obtain order Receives instructions regarding work assignment from supervisor. Preheats furnace if necessary for the required task. This involves opening furnace with hydraulic controls. Crane and the furnace are automatically controlled and require minimal keying and push button operations. Adjusts power input to facilitate melting and temperature control. Task #2: Prepare Alloys Use a 5# shovel to put various combinations of alloys into 4#pails. Shoveling is done on an occasional basis throughout the day and is usually sustained for 15-20 minutes at the most. Lift pail weighing up to 50# and place it on a scale slightly below knee level. This is done on an occasional basis per hour. Place the pail that has been weighed on a large metal box. Once the box is stacked with 6-12 pails, move the box using a crane and bring it to the furnace deck. Take the pails and then place them on the furnace deck from anywhere between floor to waist level. Raise the lid of the furnace using hydraulic controls and pour the alloys from the metal box into the furnace at floor level-rarely. Most alloys added in hopper. May have to lift 75# pails and pour ladle dope into the hopper. Can also be required to lift 75# bags of alloy mix on an occasional basis per hour as needed. Can also be required to shovel up to 1000#s into a drum. The drum is then moved using a crane. Task #3: Cleaning and maintenance Required to clean runners on an infrequent basis throughout the day as needed. This involves stepping down into the runner from the furnace deck (approximately 1-2ft) and using a chisel that is 2-3 ft long to clean the solidified metal from the runner, sometimes utilizes a 20# handheld air hammer. This involves using bilateral upper extremities and grating metal off with a moderate amount of force. Can be required to squat, stoop, or kneel when accessing the runner for cleaning/ maintenance tasks. May be required to do minor repair work on runners and on the top of furnace linings and pouring spouts using various hand tools with fine and gross motor coordination. Slagging/cleaning the furnace is done using automatic battery-operated controls. No physical work is involved. Clean ladle-which involves chipping of slag using chipping hammer. Task #4: Testing and documentation Take a small ladle weighing up to 5 #s and get a sample out of the furnace as needed for testing. Pour the molten metal into test molds. This is done on an infrequent basis throughout the day. Make out reports or post data such as log sheets, preheat time, light-up time, melt time, down time, tests and additions made to heat. Note: This is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining our team, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application! Requirements: Shift: 8 hours regular shifts (all 3 shifts) and 10 hours over-time shifts. Breaks: 30-minute lunch. Flooring: Cement, wooden platforms, rubber mats. Lighting: Adequate overhead lighting. Environment: Foundry shop environment. Need to be careful with other employees while moving overhead cranes in the vicinity. Safety Equipment: Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes. Strength Range: Medium-Heavy strength range. Tools and equipment: Induction furnace, charging car, radio control crane, slag boxes, magnet, stirring poles, slagger, skimmers, ladles, chains, test ladles, test molds, hand tools such as shovel and hammer, and instruments such as thermocouples, weighing scale, power facto meter, voltmeter, etc. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining our team, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift

Why Join Us At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. 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 essential for maintaining production flow and supporting our melt shop operations. Your Day-to-Day Impact * Planning, setting up, and monitoring operations for billet pickup by yard crane. * Monitoring control panels for casting strands and alarms; adjusting temperatures and chemistry by sampling and adding materials. * Operating and maintaining casting machines and related equipment. * Identifying billets with laser-etched tags using Hilti tools per Melt Shop Order requirements. * Preheating billets and tundish shrouds to aim temperatures and inspecting for hot spots. * Verifying billet counts and reporting orders to the production scheduler daily. * Performing tundish gate servo tests and ensuring proper valve positions during preheat. * Sampling for chemistry and jominy tests; monitoring mold powders, tundish powders, and casting parameters. * Performing temperature readings and collecting chemistry samples from EAF and LMF. * Executing down-day activities, including lockout/tagout procedures. * Assisting with housekeeping, stocking, and material handling in the shop. * Operating material guns, managing tap hole sand hopper, and ladle sanding. * Supporting maintenance during downtime and performing other duties as assigned. What You Bring We're looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves: * High School Diploma or GED (required) * Preferred: Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment * Ability to work independently and communicate effectively * Strong attention to detail and safety awareness * Mechanical aptitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment What You'll Gain * Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more * Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment * A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement * Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry * Overtime opportunities And Benefits that Include: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage * Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability * Profit Sharing: Up to 4% * 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period * Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions * Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday * Paid Vacation Time * Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program * Tuition Reimbursement Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

Job Description Why Join Us At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. 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 essential for maintaining production flow and supporting our melt shop operations. Your Day-to-Day Impact Planning, setting up, and monitoring operations for billet pickup by yard crane. Monitoring control panels for casting strands and alarms; adjusting temperatures and chemistry by sampling and adding materials. Operating and maintaining casting machines and related equipment. Identifying billets with laser-etched tags using Hilti tools per Melt Shop Order requirements. Preheating billets and tundish shrouds to aim temperatures and inspecting for hot spots. Verifying billet counts and reporting orders to the production scheduler daily. Performing tundish gate servo tests and ensuring proper valve positions during preheat. Sampling for chemistry and jominy tests; monitoring mold powders, tundish powders, and casting parameters. Performing temperature readings and collecting chemistry samples from EAF and LMF. Executing down-day activities, including lockout/tagout procedures. Assisting with housekeeping, stocking, and material handling in the shop. Operating material guns, managing tap hole sand hopper, and ladle sanding. Supporting maintenance during downtime and performing other duties as assigned. What You Bring We're looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves: High School Diploma or GED (required) Preferred: Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to work independently and communicate effectively Strong attention to detail and safety awareness Mechanical aptitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment What You'll Gain Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry Overtime opportunities And Benefits that Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability Profit Sharing: Up to 4% 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday Paid Vacation Time Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

About US: Magretech is a magnesium recycling company based in Bellevue, Ohio that services the die casting, aluminum, sand casting, and aerospace industry. The company supplies secondary magnesium ingot while also providing tolling and chip recycling services. Our products are completely made of scrap. While our operations are in the US, we are a part of a global network that spans three continents (Europe, Asia, and North America) a feat that is unparalleled in the industry. These three continents represent the overwhelming majority of magnesium scrap production in the world. By utilizing this network, we can enjoy unmatched security in our stable supply of magnesium scrap. Magretech is focused on the pursuit of innovation and excellence. By following our core values, we strongly believe we can continue to provide value to customers by setting the standard in magnesium recycling. Job description We are looking for a high-performing Melt Operators to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our production output. Job Type: Full-time **Paid Weekly** Starting pay is up to $18.50 an hour. Additional Benefits **Production Incentive - Based on weekly average output - Paid Monthly* * **Royalty Incentive - based on tenure with the Company** **Please note that all new hires must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to beginning work.** Benefits: On day 1 Medical Dental Vision Benefits: After 90-days Paid vacation Paid Time off Benefits: After 6 months 401K 401k Matching Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $900.00 per week Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with team members, quality, and management Thorough understanding of products and equipment used in manufacturing Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills