How to hire a melter

How to hire a melter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step melter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a melter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new melter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the melter you need to hire. Certain melter roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a melter to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a melter that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of melters and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Melter	Description	Hourly rate
   Melter	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.	$12-21
   Furnace Operator	A furnace operator records time and production data, adjusts thermostats, and observes a pyrometer to maintain the temperature between specified limits. The operators set furnace control to regulate the temperature and heating time... Show more	$13-21
   Founder	A Founder is responsible for building his/her business from the ground up through various strategies and extensive planning. A Founder is also responsible for the workforce's funding and recruitment that would be vital for a company to succeed and create a vision and mission that the business would uphold... Show more	$22-84

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • BARS
   • Safety Regulations
   • Cranes
   • Torches
   • AOD
   • Transport Materials
   • Hoists
   • Strainers
   • Production Data
   • Production Logs
   • Control Flow
   • Customer Specs
   • Computer System
   • CNC

   Responsibilities:

   • Conduct quality SPC random spot checks and manage department personnel.
   • Operate and monitor process for coating machine from control room.
   • Sample and alloy molten aluminum to customer specifications.
   • Alloy control include security, storage, shipping, and inventory.
   • Train workers in foundry processes and in operation of various machines and equipment.
   • Melt shop supervisor, coordinate chemistry, alloy input, shipping and receiving scrap.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your melter job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A melter can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, melters' average salary in alabama is 45% less than in iowa.
   • Seniority. Entry-level melters 40% less than senior-level melters.
   • Certifications. A melter with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a melter's salary.

   Average melter salary

   $35,164yearly

   $16.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level melter salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a melter job description

   A melter job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a melter job description:

   Melter job description example

   If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for advancement, then working for Superior Metals Manufacturing may be the right fit for you! If you are selected to join our team you will enjoy benefits such as quarterly bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company paid life insurance, and other great benefits. Come work in our brand new, state of the art facility in Chittenango, NY!
   
   Superior Metals Manufacturing is looking for production workers throughout our facility on 1st & 2nd shift to join our team!
   We are currently looking for an experienced individual for our Foundry department. The candidate will work on our 1st Shift (7am to 3:30pm M-F) and work overtime as needed.
   
   Melter - In this position the successful candidate will perform duties related to operating the melting equipment to melt, pour a wide variety of parts using different alloys. Experience in a foundry manufacturing environment preferred. This position will also require the successful candidate to set up air and/or vacuum units to meet required melting parameters. The successful candidate will have attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions accurately.
   
   Major Responsibilities:
   Operate pre-heat oven for preparing ceramics according to specifications. Safely move material to the furnaces per instructions. Take samples to the materials laboratory and identify if any additions need to be made Perform all checklists (reliability, etc.) according to instructions/specifications. Inspect mold set-ups for accuracy Safely operate the mold furnace Ability to set-up Vacuum furnace to meet required melting parameters. Must be able tolerate high heat temperatures Support continuous improvement initiatives. Should have a basic understanding of the periodic table of elements Should have the ability to trouble shoot Should have basic PC knowledge Responsible for adherence to all safety policies, practices and procedures.
   QUALIFICATIONS
   Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Certifications/Licenses: Forklift license may be required Experience: Entry Level Position - Prior manufacturing experience a plus
   CPP-Syracuse offers its employees a competitive compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision, Employer subsidized 401K, and life insurance. Check us out at www.cppcorp.com to learn more about our products and CPP Corporation.
   
   CPP-Syracuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
   
   CPP-Syracuse, as a supplier of Aerospace and Defense products, is required to comply with U.S. government export control regulations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Consolidated Precision Product adheres to all US Export Administration Regulations
   
   Interviews are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, not everyone who applies will be interviewed or considered for a position at CPP-Syracuse. No Phone Call Please.
   
   This is a non-management position
   This is a full time position

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find melters for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your melter job on Zippia to find and recruit melter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit melters, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new melter

   Once you've found the melter candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new melter. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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