Aluminum Melt Operator – Die Casting

Ingersoll Rand•Sheboygan, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aluminum Melt Operator – Die Casting Location: Sheboygan, WI — Onsite, Union (Gardner Denver Thomas, 1419 Illinois Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081) Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. A day on the floor As the evening shift settles in, you’ll bring the melt deck to life—warming up furnaces, checking temperatures, and preparing aluminum ingots and scrap to keep die-cast machines running without interruption. You’ll regulate furnace temperatures, charge the furnace with the correct proportions of ingot and scrap, and coordinate a timed schedule to deliver molten metal to each cell while maintaining central melt temperature. When a furnace needs to cool, you’ll assist with the cooldown, inspect linings for cracks or wear, examine distribution ladles, and support repairs as directed. Between heats, you’ll handle materials, drive a lift truck safely, and—when needed—set up the die-casting cell (ladle, auto-spray, robotic equipment, and trim press), including changing dies and making machine adjustments. Throughout the shift, you take ownership of safety for yourself and others while filling ladles, transporting molten metal, and pouring at the machine for set-up. What you’ll do Operate one or more furnaces to melt aluminum ingots/scrap for die casting. Regulate and monitor furnace temperatures; charge furnaces per instruction. Deliver molten metal to die-cast machines in proper amounts and timing to avoid downtime and maintain central melt temperature. Assist with furnace cooldowns; inspect furnace linings and distribution ladles; support repairs as instructed. Perform material handling as needed, including safe lift truck operation. Set up die-casting cells as required: ladle systems, auto-spray, robots, and trim presses; remove/replace dies and make adjustments. Uphold safety for yourself and others when filling ladles, driving lift trucks, and pouring metal during machine set-up. Required qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (technical diploma preferred). 1+ year of forklift experience with a valid license. Physical and environmental expectations Regular exposure to heat, dirt, grease, fumes, and noise exceeding 85 dB (hearing protection required when exposure exceeds 85 dB). Lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying: up to 5 lbs constantly, 35 lbs frequently, 75 lbs occasionally. Frequent sitting, standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, and stooping. Use of lift trucks (power or hand), shovels, furnace cleaning, skimming and fluxing tools, hand tools, hoists, and required PPE. Hazards include cuts, burns, bruises, and potential serious injury; goggles and heavy gloves are required—attentiveness minimizes risk. Preferred background 1+ year of demonstrated furnace operation knowledge (cleaning, operation, maintenance). Comfort working from written or verbal instructions with general supervision; seeks guidance on unusual procedures and irregularities. Previous experience in a die-cast environment prior to hire or assignment. Proficiencies Driver's License Die Attach/Bonding Foundry Environment Experience Metal Casting Experience Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills Injection Molding Experience Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience Basic Computer Skills Work arrangement This role is based at our Sheboygan, WI facility. Why Ingersoll Rand For over 160 years, Ingersoll Rand has combined deep industrial expertise with the spirit of a startup. Across 80+ brands and end markets—from life sciences and food & beverage to clean energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure—we build mission‑critical flow creation and life science technologies, ranging from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and power. Our global teams thrive on an ownership mindset and entrepreneurial drive. Learn more at IRCO.com . Benefits that support you We promote a culture of personal ownership—of your work, well‑being, community, and planet. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, a strong 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant, among other offerings—so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

1+ year of demonstrated furnace operation knowledge (cleaning, operation, maintenance).
Comfort working from written or verbal instructions with general supervision; seeks guidance on unusual procedures and irregularities.
Previous experience in a die-cast environment prior to hire or assignment.

Responsibilities

Operate one or more furnaces to melt aluminum ingots/scrap for die casting.
Regulate and monitor furnace temperatures; charge furnaces per instruction.
Deliver molten metal to die-cast machines in proper amounts and timing to avoid downtime and maintain central melt temperature.
Assist with furnace cooldowns; inspect furnace linings and distribution ladles; support repairs as instructed.
Perform material handling as needed, including safe lift truck operation.
Set up die-casting cells as required: ladle systems, auto-spray, robots, and trim presses; remove/replace dies and make adjustments.
Uphold safety for yourself and others when filling ladles, driving lift trucks, and pouring metal during machine set-up.