Furnace Operator

Boyd•Niagara Falls, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports furnace operations by helping prepare for and unload brazing furnace runs used in the production of heat transfer units. The position is expected to operate the furnace during periods when the Furnace Technician is unavailable, dedicating approximately 50–75% of the workday to furnace-related tasks, with the remainder supporting other areas of production. Boyd is a global innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions, making customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. The company develops and combines technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in critical applications across various industries like aerospace, medical, consumer electronics, and recreational vehicles. With over 90 years of experience, Boyd has redefined possibilities in sealing, protecting, cooling, and interfacing technologies, championing customer success. Boyd is committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment, focusing on people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs to deliver advanced technology and empower future solutions.

Requirements

High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or technical school diploma or equivalent in relevant work experience preferred
Proficient in accurate use of micrometers, calipers, scales, and other measuring tools
Ability to read and work to set tolerances and work from blueprints
Ability to set-up and operate braze furnace
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and/or correspondence
Mechanically inclined and possesses an exceptional degree of attention to detail
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw and apply valid conclusions
Basic mathematical skills required to set-up and operate brazing process
Ability to be cross trained throughout manufacturing facility
Ability to work in a team-fostered environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Stack department is preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Furnace Technician to ensure smooth preparation, operation, and completion of furnace runs
Assist in preparing units for brazing by inspecting components and accurately completing furnace logs
Unload furnaces following a run and help with post-run inspections and handling of finished units
Step into furnace operation duties as needed during Furnace Technician absence, using established programs and procedures
Confirm proper furnace program, setup, and safety checks prior to operation
Support basic quality checks and documentation of brazed components
Follow job travelers, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines
Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
Use appropriate safety equipment and tools when performing all tasks
Provide support to secondary manufacturing departments as needed, with a preference for experience in the Stack area
Perform basic maintenance tasks under the direction of the Furnace Technician or supervisor
All other duties as assigned