About the role
Subsidiary Superior Aluminum Alloys
Overview
Superior Aluminum Alloys is seeking highly experienced Secondary Aluminum Production & Maintenance team members. 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.