Homogenizer Furnace Operator

Pennex Aluminum Company•Wellsville, PA

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Homogenizing Furnace Operator in our Wellsville, PA location. The Homogenizing Furnace Operator assures that all activities conducted in the Homogenization process are completed in a safe, efficient manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 to 2 years of industrial equipment or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write simple reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one situations to foremen, other crew members and supervisor
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Must possess a valid Forklift Operator’s license and have prior forklift experience
Must be able to operate overhead crane
Must complete Molten Metal training
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available
Must have regular attendance

Nice To Haves

Operating PLC and hot-work experience are preferred

Responsibilities

Loads logs and spacers onto pads and levels the load in accordance with standard procedures. Positions the furnace and the load to achieve proper clearances for furnace movement.
Ensures that all equipment for the furnace and quench process operate as required to achieve the process outputs described in our standards.
Operates the crane and/or forklift for loading logs as needed.
Collaborates with the Yard and Saw Teams to load logs into and out of the log yard behind the presses, as well as log movement from the saw tables as required.
Ensures the homogenization cycle is correctly run for the logs as required, including the correct PLC program selection at the furnace control. Identify and escalate issues to the maintenance department as needed.
Performs preventive maintenance on all mobile equipment used in the department at the start of each shift.
Stages next load for the Homogenizing furnace during the cycle being run currently.
Keeps furnace area free from debris, putting scrap/trash in appropriate places.
Bands up logs as needed for customer shipments or delivery to the yard.
Reports any maintenance requirements for all related equipment daily to the Maintenance team through the QR code submission system.
Performs other duties as assigned.