Furnace Tech Level 1

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Douglas, GA

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About The Position

The Foundry Furnace Tech operates and maintains vacuum and preheat furnaces to produce quality products within specified parameters. The role involves working with equiaxial, directional solidification (D.S.), and single-crystal furnaces; recording required production information; and following process, operating, and safety instructions. The position includes extreme heat and regular lifting, with a hoist used for weights above 30 pounds. The technician is the leader of the preheat operator and may help train workers and make decisions about operating furnaces under questionable conditions. Other assignments requiring equivalent or lesser skills may also be assigned.

Requirements

• High school education.
• One month of basic on-the-job training and three months of training technique.
• Knowledge of OI.
• Ability to lift 16–30 pounds approximately five times per hour; a hoist is used for weights above 30 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work daily and weekend overtime as necessary.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing across departments and shifts.
• Ability to follow departmental and general safety requirements and comply with 6S standards.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate three vacuum furnaces: equiaxial, D.S., and single-crystal; accurately record all necessary information.
• Operate furnaces to produce quality products within specified parameters.
• Ram crucibles on all furnaces; change over D.S. susceptors and coils; and melt coils.
• Maintain furnaces by performing specified preventive maintenance and cleaning furnace chambers.
• Load and unload preheat furnaces.
• Interpret and perform duties according to PESs, OIs, and special lot instructions; knowledge of OI is required.
• Record work performed daily and correctly distribute work time by operational codes.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through respectful behavior and communication with customers, clients, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Follow safety rules and departmental safety requirements, and comply with 6S requirements.
• Suggest improvements to foundry functions and procedures.
• Operate a forklift.
• Train workers and encourage teamwork.
• Assist in decisions about operating furnaces under questionable conditions.
• Lead the preheat operator.
• Show initiative in meeting plant and departmental cost, safety, quality, and delivery goals.
• Maintain the work area to department standards.
• Communicate verbally and in writing across departments, including maintenance and ERG, and follow verbal instructions across shifts.
• Work daily and weekend overtime as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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