Furnace Technician 3rd shift Monday - Friday 10pm - 6:30am

Le Sueur Inc.•Le Sueur, MN

3d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The furnace technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and cleaning furnaces used in both the permanent mold and sand mold departments. Duties may involve skills in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electronics, masonry, welding, and fabrication. Under supervision, safely performs both routine and complex maintenance tasks to clean, repair, and sustain a variety of furnaces throughout the facility. Must be able to interpret written and digital work orders, troubleshoot issues, and make recommendations for ongoing repair needs.

Requirements

Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend
Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality
Read and understand written English language work instructions
Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
Protective Footwear
Hearing Protection
Protective Eyewear
Gloves
Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks

Nice To Haves

Skills in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electronics, masonry, welding, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

Operates flux injection machines to clean furnaces.
Performs hand fluxing, raking out, and skimming of furnaces-work involves exposure to hot and smoky conditions.
Uses jackhammers and chipping guns to tear out and repair furnaces.
Operate forklifts, man-lifts, welders, torches, and both powered and non-powered hand tools.
Fabricates metal components for furnace maintenance and repair.
Welds furnace covers and related tools.
Operates forklift to remove slag and load it onto trailers.
Prepares and fills furnaces as needed to ensure readiness for start-up.
Training and guiding others on furnace operations, demolition robots, and furnace testing equipment.