Furnace Operator - Foundry Department

Sibanye-Stillwater•Falls Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Furnace Operator to support metal melting operations within the Thermal Destruction Department. This hands-on role focuses on operating and monitoring furnaces used to melt non-ferrous metals while ensuring all production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met in a high-temperature industrial environment. If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and maintaining safe operations, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to reliable production and responsible material processing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Solid math and basic data entry skills required
Team oriented with strong communication skills
Proven commitment to safety and adherence to operating procedures
Reliable transportation required due to limited public transportation access
Ability to exert physical effort handling materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds throughout the workday
Ability to work in industrial conditions including exposure to dirt, odors, noise, heat, and weather extremes
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods
Must meet ITAR and NAID eligibility requirements
Ability to pass background screening and pre-employment drug testing

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in furnace, foundry, metal processing, incinerator, boiler, drying oven, or similar industrial machine operations preferred
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Operate induction, gas, or electric furnaces used to melt non-ferrous metals
Perform minor equipment maintenance and support routine operational upkeep
Record before and after weights of material lots processed through the equipment
Review startup checklists to ensure equipment and systems are operating properly
Record operational temperatures hourly and maintain accurate logs
Monitor the condition of furnaces, boilers, baghouse, and scrubber systems
Safely pour molten metal into molds or ingots and prepare samples for laboratory analysis
Accurately record production data and enter information into tracking systems
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with procedures
Observe equipment during operation to identify irregularities or malfunctions
Follow production schedules and support operational and quality targets
Assist with general housekeeping and operational support activities as needed