Central Melt Furnace Technician

Ingersoll Rand•Sheboygan, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Melt Furnace Technician Where you’ll work: Sheboygan, WI — Onsite & Union (Gardner Denver Thomas, 1419 Illinois Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081) Hours: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Role impact Keep our die‑cast operations flowing. You’ll run central melt furnaces, deliver molten aluminum on schedule, and support die‑casting cell setup to ensure continuous production and stable melt temperatures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (technical diploma preferred).
Minimum 1 year of forklift experience with a current license.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of hands‑on furnace operation (cleaning, operation, maintenance).
Ability to follow written/verbal instructions under general supervision; seek guidance on unusual situations.
Previous die‑casting environment experience prior to hire/assignment.

Responsibilities

Operate furnaces to melt aluminum ingots/scrap for die‑casting lines.
Control and document furnace temperatures; charge ingots and scrap as instructed.
Plan and execute timely molten metal deliveries to each machine; maintain central melt temperature.
Assist with furnace cooldowns; inspect linings for cracks/defects; check distribution ladles; support repairs.
Handle materials and drive lift trucks safely as needed.
Set up die‑casting cells when required (ladle, auto‑spray, robotics, trim press); change dies and make adjustments.
Protect team safety during ladle filling, lift‑truck movement, and pouring operations for machine set‑ups.