Furnace Operator-2nd Shift

Wall Colmonoy•Los Lunas, NM

About The Position

The Furnace Operator operates, monitors, and maintains furnaces and related equipment to produce established or experimental products safely and to quality standards. The position includes charging and powder processing, troubleshooting alloys and equipment, preparing production paperwork, and meeting schedules and standards. The operator must adapt to unanticipated work situations, use reasoning and problem-solving skills to identify safe and effective processes, and may cross-train in other positions or departments. Other duties may be assigned. The role also includes maintaining machines, equipment, and the work area for cleanliness and efficient operation, along with minor maintenance such as painting, oiling, cleaning, and adjustments. The position works 40 hours per week from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and has heavy physical demands, including lifting 44 to 69 pounds most of the day. Work may be stressful depending on production. Wearing a dust mask is optional despite exposure to listed metallic elements. The operator must be able to calculate exact inbound and outbound material weights, apply guidelines and procedures, follow quality-control standards, and operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to charge make and perform powder processing.
Ability to troubleshoot alloys and equipment.
Ability to calculate exact weights of materials inbound and outbound.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures to daily tasks.
Ability to conform to quality-control standards and procedures.
Ability to drive stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
Ability to lift 44 to 69 pounds most of the day.
Qualified applicants must undergo a physical examination and drug screening before employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or other high school equivalency credential is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Charge making and powder processing.
Troubleshoot alloys and equipment.
Operate, monitor, and maintain furnaces and equipment to produce quality established or experimental products safely.
Prepare paperwork pertaining to alloys produced.
Manage time and meet production schedules and standards.
Analyze and adjust to unanticipated work situations.
Use reasoning and problem-solving to determine safe and beneficial processes.
Complete other assigned duties and cross-train in other positions or departments as assigned.
Maintain machines, equipment, and the work area for cleanliness and efficient operation.
Assist with minor maintenance, including painting, oiling, cleaning, and adjustments.
Calculate and determine exact weights of inbound and outbound materials.
Interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures to daily tasks.
Conform to established quality-control standards and procedures.
Drive stand-up and sit-down forklifts.