Furnace Operator
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Furnace Operator sets up and operates a foundry furnace, moves materials to and from the furnace using a forklift or overhead crane, cleans furnaces, and performs periodic maintenance and related duties as assigned. The role covers Furnace Operator Trainee and Furnace Operator B positions and reports to the Melting and Pouring Supervisor. The operator follows oral and written instructions about metal weights and alloys, tests metal for readiness and composition, controls furnace settings, pours metal into ladles and molds, and prepares the furnace for subsequent work. Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting are essential. The employee must follow company rules, procedures, and safety guidelines. Employment offers are contingent on successful substance-abuse and physical screening, verification of U.S. work authorization using E-VERIFY, and completion of required employment documents.
Requirements
- Some experience in foundry operations, including training in furnace operation.
- Training in metal testing, hazards and risks, and emergency response procedures.
- Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and related departments.
- Knowledge of company safety practices and procedures.
- Ability to read and follow instructions provided by the lab.
- Knowledge of temperature requirements for various metals.
- Ability to adjust a furnace to proper operational settings and test material consistency using a digital analyzer.
- Ability to operate a forklift truck and overhead crane as required.
- Ability to complete daily activity reports of metals melted or poured and clean and maintain a furnace as needed.
- Ability to reach, stretch, bend, and lift materials weighing 50 pounds or less; move heavier materials with assistance from coworkers or mechanical devices; walk on uneven or sand-covered surfaces; climb ramps and stairs as needed; and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and perform the essential functions of the job.
- Appropriate company certification to operate a forklift truck.
- Ability to use safety gear, including glasses, helmet, mask, ear plugs, shoes, and leggings.
Responsibilities
- Receive oral and written instructions about weights and alloys to be used.
- Start and control the furnace, adjust it to proper operating settings, and add alloys to metal.
- Use a probe to test metals for readiness and composition.
- Operate a forklift or overhead crane to move materials to and from the furnace.
- Pour metal from the furnace to a ladle and from a ladle to molds; pour metals as needed.
- Clean and maintain the furnace, perform periodic maintenance, and rel ine the furnace when needed to ensure proper operation of coils and chamber.
- Charge the furnace for the next day's work.
- Complete daily activity reports of metals melted or poured.
- Maintain regular punctuality and attendance and report absences in accordance with company policies.
- Follow company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
