About The Position
The Furnace Tender operates and monitors industrial furnaces to heat, melt, alloy, and process materials according to specifications. The role supports production efficiency, maintains appropriate temperatures and safety standards, and helps produce quality metal products. Duties also include re-melting scrap, transferring molten materials for casting, maintaining equipment, and inspecting output for quality. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as required, including weekends. Two positions are available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- Basic mathematical and computer skills.
- Ability to manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 pounds through regular physical exertion, including reaching forward and overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
- Ability to power grip and turn wrists, including when using hand tools and/or steering a truck.
- Ability to walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.
- Ability to push or pull 100 pounds.
- Ability to see, inspect, and evaluate product quality.
- Ability to read and understand written work instructions in English.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions.
- Ability to walk up and down steps and climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
- Ability to wear task-based personal protective equipment, including protective footwear, hearing protection, protective eyewear, and gloves; additional PPE may be required for specific tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate and control furnace equipment to heat, melt, and alloy 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 and 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
