Furnace Operator (7:00am to 3:30pm)

Furnace Operator 700am to 330pm • Blue Island, IL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Requirements

• Math, computer, and communication skills are necessary.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent work experience and skill development required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a foundry or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regulates the temperature of the furnace and charges a mixture of gates, scrap, and ingot in the correct proportions and of the correct alloy.
• Adds the necessary fluxes and master alloys to each heat.
• Degasses metal as required and tests for presence of gas in molten metal.
• Removes molten metal from furnace when metal is at proper pouring temperature.
• Records temperature and treatment additions for quality control requirements.
• Removes slag from molten metal, transports ladles of metal to proper molding line and pours metal into molds at the proper height and rate, compatible with the size and structure of the casting.

Benefits

• G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry.
• We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees.
• We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization.
• Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation.
• As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent.
• Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success.
• As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED