Furnace Operator - 3rd Shift (Willing to Train)

Bodycote North America • Lafayette, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Bodycote is hiring a safety-sensitive Furnace Operator in Lafayette, Louisiana, to perform heat-treatment work and meet customer specifications under the direction of the General Manager. The role involves assisting other employees as needed and handling customer inventory safely to prevent loss or damage. Depending on the employee’s experience, the position may be filled at Level C (entry level, 0–24 months of heat-treating experience), Level B (mid-level, 2–3 years), or Level A (senior level, 3–5 years). Duties involving heat-treatment equipment range from assisting with operations and monitoring to operating equipment independently. The position requires the ability to work the 6:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m. shift, Monday through Friday; overtime or other shifts, including weekends, may also be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of metallurgy and temperatures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work the required shift of 6:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Ability to report to work on time, follow directions and rules and procedures, interact effectively with coworkers, and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in an industrial environment; bend, pull, stoop, and reach; and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions; effective oral and written communication; visual acuity to read documents and computer screens; and ability to hear in person and by phone.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work for processing and load and unload furnaces, bins, fixtures, and baskets.
• Assist with, operate, control, and monitor heat-treatment and related equipment according to procedures on shop travelers or customer paperwork, with the level of independence determined by experience.
• Bring unusual problems or irregularities to the supervisor’s attention.
• Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping.
• Care for and treat customer inventory in a safe and responsible manner to prevent loss or damage.
• Perform other tasks as assigned or dictated by the position.

What This Job Offers

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