Furnace Operator - Melt 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Timbercreek Canyon, TX

2d•$25 - $31

About The Position

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is hiring a Furnace Operator to support metal casting in a foundry. The role is responsible for the performance of the melt deck, pouring deck, and miscellaneous utility duties to ensure proper operation of metal casting. The hourly rate is listed as $24.76 at Step 1, $27.85 at Step 2, and $30.95 at Step 3. The posting states that rates are general guidelines and may depend on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. The position involves working around molten metal in a production environment that may be very hot or very cold. The schedule is a second shift, with frequent weekend and holiday work and the possibility of unexpected overtime. Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius of the work location, except active-duty military service member candidates, who are exempt from that geographic limitation. No relocation benefit is offered. Eaton states that it provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors, including location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing setting.
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Able to stand and/or walk for 8–12 hours, work at varied heights, and lift 50 pounds.
Able to safely operate hand tools, including jackhammers, and follow applicable safety regulations.
Understand and use procedures related to confined spaces and fall protection.
Able to understand, follow, and perform moderately technical standards and maintenance procedures and apply basic math skills.
Able to read and understand work instructions and schedules.
Able to wear a respirator.
Able to work around molten metal in a production environment that can be very hot or very cold.
Able to work frequent weekends and holidays and accommodate unexpected overtime, including flexing personal schedules to cover tasks on other shifts.
Able to work proactively and communicate effectively with employees throughout the plant under limited supervision.
Able to perform basic computer functions using eSafety and MESH Prism.
Must be within a 50-mile radius of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this limitation.

Nice To Haves

Prior metal casting experience.
Forklift and frontend loader certified.

Responsibilities

Perform duties associated with furnaces, Junker, auto pour, and metal operations; support mold production and report issues to supervision.
Charge furnaces using an overhead crane and regulate furnace power supplies.
Conduct temperature and chemical tests using a dip cup or lance, initiate required actions, preheat delivery ladles, and operate pouring controls.
Tear out, repair, re-line, and maintain electric furnaces, ladles, and pre-heaters, including using a jackhammer weighing up to 90 pounds.
Manage Junker pouring controls and calculate ratios and percentages for additives.
Monitor control panels and adjust them as needed.
Perform utility duties as required, including applying the 5-S program and cleaning the area.
Maintain records and recording instruments.
Perform other duties as assigned throughout the facility.