Furnace Tender

Libbey • Toledo, OH

1d • $24

About The Position

Libbey’s Furnace Tender position is responsible for maintaining good glass quality & color, while maximizing furnace fuel efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Successfully pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Forklift operator license required
• Must be able to work a 12-hour swing shift
• Must be able to work at heights
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment exposed to extreme heat, noise, oil, etc.
• Must pass pre-employment testing including physical capacity test, respirator fit test (no facial hair), drug screen and background check
• Visual ability to distinguish colors to determine proper color specifications
• Ability to hear specific sounds, such as alarm horns, fan sounds, burner sounds, air leaks, noises around the chargers, and motor sounds

Nice To Haves

• Prior furnace experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor furnace operations
• Change setpoints
• Obtain glass samples
• Use oxygen-gas analyzer
• Take optical temperature readings
• Adjust and clean burners
• Unplug cullet chutes
• Replace expendable refractories
• Operate colorant forehearths
• Maintain colorant frit feeders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees