Metals Melting Operations Technician

Build a career in metals manufacturing- where safety, teamwork, and growth come first. REAL ALLOY in Loudon, TN is hiring a Metals Melting Operations Technician to support furnace activities that power our production line. Pay, bonuses, and schedule Hourly pay: $23.08 to start Wage progression: $26.68 after 90 days with solid attendance and performance Sign-on: $300 after 90 days (Rehires not eligible) Retention: $600 after 9 months (Rehires not eligible) Shifts: 12-hour rotations (7 AM-7 PM and 7 PM-7 AM). You will work both days and nights. Rotation: 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 1 off, 3 on, 3 off, 4 on, 7 off; repeats monthly Workload: 15 days on with 7 days off in the cycle Your impact Assist with furnace operations to maintain safe, stable production Support melt activities, material handling, and line flow Perform checks, record basic data in Excel, and communicate status updates Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment Contribute to a clean, organized, and safe work area What you'll need High School Diploma or GED Manufacturing experience preferred; strong safety mindset required Motivated, ethical, results-driven, and comfortable with fast pace Excellent communication; basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel Ability to work overtime and rotate shifts in a 24/7/365 environment Working conditions Industrial setting with extreme heat near furnaces PPE required at all times Occasional tight spaces and elevated work areas Physical demands Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs Use vision to inspect, judge distances, and differentiate colors Situational awareness: observe surrounding traffic and locate team members Rely on touch and smell to detect equipment issues Speak and understand verbal instructions; hear safety alarms Climb ladders; balance; work at heights Frequent walking, standing, reaching, crouching, sitting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and torso rotation Tools & tech Forklifts Basic computer systems and Excel Why REAL ALLOY Team-oriented culture with strong safety values Clear pay progression and bonuses Predictable rotation with generous time off in the cycle #J-18808-Ljbffr