Furnace Operator (6p-6.30a)
About The Position
We are looking for a Furnace Operator for our Troy, MI facility. In this role you will safely prepare, melt, and atomize metal powder following job instructions. This will include loading the furnace with raw materials, purging down with inert gas, power-up, taking temperatures, inspecting, and pouring the molten metal from a hydraulically positioned induction furnace. Support activities associated with position include preparation and maintenance of the refractory furnace lining, maintenance of accurate production records, delivery of atomized product to the screening area, and cleaning the furnace and atomization system between alloys. This position is night shift (6p-6.30a) with a two week rotating scheduling working every other weekend. You will train on day shift, then transition to nights.
Requirements
- Basic math skills, organization ability, and mechanical knowledge
- Ability to perform physical tasks, i.e. lifting, bending, standing, etc.
- Proficient in Mathematics (Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Weighted Averages)
- Strong customer focus - internal and external.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work 12- hour shifts
Nice To Haves
- Ability to safely operate cranes and powered industrial vehicles preferred
Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed all safety, environmental, and health goals for department
- Meet or exceed quality goals and productivity targets for production orders
- Contribute to continual improvement activities
- Operation and monitoring of induction melting equipment used for the gas atomization of nickel and cobalt based alloys.
- Responsible for preparation and maintenance of refractory furnace lining while maintaining a constant awareness of the condition of the refractory lining
- Measure, weigh, and combine raw materials based on specific instructions
- Clean the furnace and atomization tank between alloys
- Perform routine maintenance and support activities (e.g. replacement of power leads, disassembly of atomization tank, installation of gas delivery system)
- Utilize process parameters specified in the job traveler
- Ensure accurate records are maintained of heats poured noting characteristics such as start and stop time, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- development opportunities
- competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums
- company sponsored HSA contributions
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match
- financial planning and education options
- Tuition reimbursement
- internal education resources
- Generous paid time off
- 12 paid company holidays
- 100% company paid life insurance
- 100% company paid disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
