Melt Shop Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Evergreen / Continuous Hiring Notice

Evergreen Type: Ongoing Hiring

This is an evergreen job posting for the Melt Shop Operator position at Vallourec. We accept applications on an ongoing basis through our ATS. Depending on business needs, this posting may support immediate hiring, near-term openings, or future workforce planning.

How This Evergreen Role Is Used

• Ongoing Hiring: We regularly hire for this role throughout the year and review applications as openings become available.

Why Join Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. Applying to an evergreen position allows your profile to remain on file and be considered for current and future opportunities aligned with your experience. As a Melt Shop Operator, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and operating casting machines and related equipment to ensure billet production meets quality and safety standards. This role is essential for maintaining production flow and supporting our melt shop operations.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Planning, setting up, and monitoring operations for billet pickup by yard crane.
• Monitoring control panels for casting strands and alarms; adjusting temperatures and chemistry by sampling and adding materials.
• Operating and maintaining casting machines and related equipment.
• Identifying billets with laser-etched tags using Hilti tools per Melt Shop Order requirements.
• Preheating billets and tundish shrouds to aim temperatures and inspecting for hot spots.
• Verifying billet counts and reporting orders to the production scheduler daily.
• Performing tundish gate servo tests and ensuring proper valve positions during preheat.
• Sampling for chemistry and jominy tests; monitoring mold powders, tundish powders, and casting parameters.
• Performing temperature readings and collecting chemistry samples from EAF and LMF.
• Executing down-day activities, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assisting with housekeeping, stocking, and material handling in the shop.
• Operating material guns, managing tap hole sand hopper, and ladle sanding.
• Supporting maintenance during downtime and performing other duties as assigned.
• Departments in the melt shop include: 
  • Caster Operator 
  • Furnace Operator 
  • Billet Yard Operator 
  • Overhead Crane Operator 

What You Bring
We’re looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Preferred: Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Mechanical aptitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Gain

• Get paid for what you know – and earn more as you learn more
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment
• A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement
• Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry
• Overtime opportunities

And Benefits that Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.