Furnace Tender
Le Sueur Inc.•Le Sueur, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Furnace Tender operates and monitors industrial furnaces to ensure materials are heated, melted, and processed according to specifications. This role involves maintaining proper temperatures, supporting production efficiency, ensuring safety standards, and producing quality metal products. The position also includes alloying metals, re-melting scrap, and transferring molten materials for casting while maintaining equipment and inspecting output for quality.
Requirements
- High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Basic mathematical and computer skills
- Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending
- 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) including Protective Footwear, Hearing Protection, Protective Eyewear, Gloves, and additional PPE as required by specific tasks
Nice To Haves
- 6 months forklift experience in a fastpaced manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Operate and control furnace equipment for heating, melting, and alloying materials
- Monitor temperature gauges, controls, and recording instruments; adjust fuel, airflow, or electrical settings as needed
- Load raw materials, re-melt scrap, and transfer or pour molten metal into molds, ladles, trucks, or casting machines
- Regulate furnace and metal temperatures; stir furnaces and skim off dross or impurities
- Inspect furnace conditions; perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs
- Deliver ingots and molten metal; monitor, identify, and label ingot inventory
- Inspect products for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications
- Identify and report equipment malfunctions or unusual operating conditions and take appropriate action
- Maintain accurate production logs and operational records
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment
- Operate a forklift as needed
- Work at an assigned workstation and collaborate with team members to meet production targets
- Adjust schedule and duties as needed to support company operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous medical/dental insurance plan
- Flexible PTO/UTO policy
- 401k with company match
- Company-paid Short-term disability
- Employee assistance plan
- Career Advancement
- Formal leadership development
- Education reimbursement program
- Recognition and awards
- Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
