Furnace Operator-GC-225
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Furnace Operator sets up and operates a foundry furnace, uses a forklift to move materials to and from the furnace, cleans furnaces, performs periodic maintenance, and performs related duties as assigned. The position reports to the Griswold Casting Production Supervisor. The operator receives oral and written instructions about weights and alloys, starts and controls the furnace, adds alloys to metal, tests metals with a probe to determine readiness and composition, pours metal into molds, and charges the furnace for the next day's work. The operator may reline the furnace to ensure proper operation of its coils and chamber and pours metals as needed. Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting are essential. The employee must follow company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. The role requires some foundry operations experience, including training in furnace operation, metal testing, hazards, risks, and emergency response procedures. It also requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, moving about uneven or sand-covered surfaces, climbing ramps and stairs, and lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.
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 the furnace to proper operational settings.
- Ability to test material consistency using a digital analyzer.
- Ability to operate a forklift truck as required.
- Ability to complete daily activity reports of metals melted or poured.
- Ability to clean and maintain a furnace as needed.
- Ability to reach, stretch, bend, and lift weights and materials weighing 50 pounds or less; heavier materials may be moved with assistance from coworkers or mechanical devices.
- Ability to walk or move about on uneven and/or sand-covered surfaces, climb or use raised 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 in forklift truck operation.
- Ability to use safety gear including glasses, helmet, mask, ear plugs, shoes, and leggings.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate a foundry furnace.
- Receive oral and written instructions regarding weights and alloys to be used.
- Start and control the furnace.
- Add alloys to metal and use a probe to test metal readiness and composition.
- Operate a forklift to move materials to and from the furnace.
- Pour metal from the furnace into molds and pour metals as needed.
- Charge the furnace for the next day's work.
- Clean and maintain furnaces, including periodic maintenance.
- May reline the furnace to ensure proper operation of coils and chamber.
- Complete daily activity reports of metals melted or poured.
- Maintain regular punctuality and attendance and report absences in accordance with company policies.
- Comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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