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Melt Operator (6a-2:15p)

Pace Industries · Grafton, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience with forklifts or hoists.

What they are checking: Whether they can move heavy materials safely around a hot furnace area.

This shift starts at 6am. Tell me about your attendance record.

What they are checking: Whether they will be reliable, since furnace operations depend on a full crew.

Tell me about a time you noticed an unsafe condition at work. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up and act on hazards rather than assuming someone else will.

What would you do

Your counts and weights on the production sheet do not add up at the end of the shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they care about accurate records and fix errors rather than guessing.

The furnace is not holding temperature. What do you check before calling maintenance?

What they are checking: Whether they can do basic troubleshooting and know when to escalate.

About the work

What safety gear and habits do you use when you tap a furnace or handle molten aluminum?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the burn and explosion hazards of molten metal and never cut corners.

Why is it dangerous to put wet or damp material into a furnace?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that moisture in molten metal can cause a violent explosion.

How would you skim sows and ingots, and what are you looking for?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to dross and surface quality so the product meets standards.

Walk me through how you would pull and label a sample for the lab.

What they are checking: Whether they handle samples carefully and label them so results trace back correctly.

What does 5S mean to you in a melt area?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the area clean and orderly, which reduces hazards around molten metal.

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The full job description

As published by Pace Industries.

Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide. Summary Melt Operators ensure safe and effective completion of daily production requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (But not limited to…) This job includes but is not limited to the following: • Tap furnaces as directed by the supervisor • Set up and operate the furnace for melting • Ability to load and unload the materials • Clean furnace and equipment • Count, weigh and record number of units of materials moved on daily production sheet • Remove samples of materials, label them with identifying information and take samples for laboratory analysis • Operate industrial truck or electrical hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and product • Skim sows and ingots, paying great attention to detail to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards • Responsible for stacking, banding and prepping of product for shipping • Ability to diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of furnaces. • Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition ensuring strict adherence to 5S standards • Responsible to accurately and timely complete all necessary paperwork, such as, attendance reporting, corrective actions, preventative maintenance work orders, etc • Comply with established QMS procedures • Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and procedures and participate in the Continuous Quality process • Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner • Must follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Pace Industries, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) • Perform other associated duties, functions or work as may be needed or assigned to continue the productive operation of the company. Position Requirements • Requires a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills. • Must be willing to embrace new technology and change. Willing to constantly seek improvement. • Must possess and apply 5s methodology • Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, understand and execute written directives • Must possess good math skills • Must possess good mechanical skills • Must maintain a good attendance record Physical Demands • Must be capable of lifting 50lbs, reach and lift moderately heavy parts – up to several hundred repetitions per shift • Ability to stand on one’s feet, bend, and / or twist a minimum of 8 hours per day • Must be able to ascend / descend stairs • Must be able to sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel Disclaimer: Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities. Management has the right to review and revise the duties and responsibilities as applicable. Qualifications • High School/GED/ or equivalent • Ability to move between machines as needed • Knowledge of molds and casting process theory Skills • Mechanical Ability • Basic math skills • Interpersonal skills • Communication skills • Problem solving ability Key Position Competencies • Communications – Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing. • Cognition – Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving. • Personal Effectiveness – Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Tact. • Interaction with Others – Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity For more information about Orion Casting Careers and future job postings, please JOIN our Talent Community at www.orioncastings.com/careers Orion Casting has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.

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