Melter

Doncasters Group • Groton, CT

30d • Onsite

About The Position

At Doncasters, we have an exciting opportunity for a Melter to join our team in Groton CT. This position's shift is a 40-hour work week. Doncasters is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high – precision alloy components made for the most demanding conditions with manufacturing facilities in Europe, USA Mexico, China, and India. As a Melter, you’ll play a crucial role in the precision melting process, helping to create advanced materials used in aerospace, medical and automotive industries! In this hands-on role, you’ll operate powerful vacuum furnaces, prepare materials for melting, and use forklifts and cranes to transport and load heat charges with precision. You’ll ensure every batch meets exacting standards by verifying materials and following best melt practices. Your work will involve preparing launders, molds, and other critical components, assisting with heat tapping, and ensuring smooth furnace turnaround between cycles. Beyond the technical aspects, you’ll be a key player in maintaining efficiency, keeping detailed records, and contributing to a seamless operation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and want to be part of an essential team shaping the future of metal manufacturing, this is the role for you!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Previous experience melting metals at high temperatures
• Good eye for detail
• Safety first approach

Nice To Haves

• Previous Foundry and/or Furnace operation experience highly preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience desired
• Being a certified forklift driver is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Operate powerful vacuum furnaces
• Prepare materials for melting
• Use forklifts and cranes to transport and load heat charges with precision
• Verify materials and follow best melt practices
• Prepare launders, molds, and other critical components
• Assist with heat tapping
• Ensure smooth furnace turnaround between cycles
• Maintain efficiency
• Keep detailed records
• Contribute to a seamless operation

Benefits

• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• An interesting and varied field to work in
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED