Furnace Tender 1st shift Mon - Fri 6am - 2:30 pm with OT as required including weekends 2 positions available

Le Sueur Inc.•Le Sueur, MN

9d•$26 - $28

About The Position

The Furnace Tender operates and monitors industrial furnaces to heat, melt, and process materials according to specifications. The role includes maintaining appropriate temperatures and equipment, supporting production efficiency and safety, and producing quality metal products. The Furnace Tender alloys metals, re-melts scrap, transfers molten materials for casting, and inspects output for quality. This position is scheduled 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 lbs., including reaching forward and overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
Ability to power grip and turn the wrist, including 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 and pull 100 lbs.
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.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience working in a 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 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.