Subsidiary Superior Aluminum Alloys Overview Superior Aluminum Alloys is seeking highly experienced Secondary Aluminum Production & Maintenance team members. These positions are ideal for candidates with a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a secondary aluminum smelting operation. Successful candidates will possess extensive knowledge of melting, alloying, casting, furnace operations, molten metal handling, equipment maintenance, and aluminum quality control. The successful candidates will play a key role in safe, efficient, and quality-focused production while supporting the ongoing maintenance and reliability of melting and casting equipment. "Why Join Superior Aluminum Alloys? • Earn industry leading pay based on experience and performance • Work for a company that highly values our people and their safety • Enjoy an excellent benefits package • Experience numerous advancement opportunities for high performers • Be a part of something special - the world class Steel Dynamics, Inc. family of businesses" Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Swing Shift (4 On / 4 Off) Pay Potential: • Caster Operator: $80k+ • Furnace Operator: $90k+ • Operation Leads: $100k+ • Maintenance: $100k+ • Supervisors: $125k+ Responsibilities • Actively participate in all safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture • Operate and monitor melting furnaces while maintaining temperature, chemistry, and alloy specifications • Charge furnaces with scrap and raw materials while optimizing melting efficiency and metal recovery • Pour and transfer molten aluminum safely using overhead cranes, ladles, and molten metal handling equipment • Operate casting equipment including sow casters, ingot lines, continuous casting systems, level pour systems, and degassing equipment • Monitor and adjust metal chemistry to meet customer specifications and quality requirements • Perform metal sampling, spectrometer testing, temperature checks, and other quality control activities • Troubleshoot production, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process-related issues • Complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on furnaces, casting lines, refractory systems, conveyors, burners, pumps, and auxiliary equipment • Assist maintenance personnel with planned outages, furnace rebuilds, refractory repairs, and equipment installations • Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steers, and overhead cranes • Maintain accurate production, quality, and maintenance records • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Qualifications Required: • Minimum 5 years of experience in a secondary aluminum smelter, foundry, or aluminum recycling operation. • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: • Furnace operation and aluminum melting • Molten metal handling and pouring • Casting line operation • Sow casting, ingot casting, or billet casting • Furnace and casting equipment maintenance • Metal chemistry control and alloy development • Mobile equipment operation • Strong understanding of: • Aluminum alloys and scrap classifications • Furnace temperatures and combustion systems • Metal quality specifications and customer requirements • Safe molten metal handling practices • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment • Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, work instructions, and technical documents • Strong communication and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Preferred: • Experience with: • Reverberatory, rotary, stack, or tower melting furnaces • Spectrometer operation and metal analysis • PLC-controlled production equipment • Welding, fabrication, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives • Previous leadership or training experience Physical Requirements: • Ability to work safely in a high-temperature industrial environment • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds • Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and work extended shifts • Ability to wear required PPE including heat-resistant clothing, face shields, respirators, and other safety equipment Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.