Furnace Operator
About The Position
Responsible for melting steel to a molten bath, must be familiar with the equipment used in maintaining or repairing the refractory lining of the furnace and with the furnace refractory requirements, and will use this equipment to maintain the refractory coating on the inside of the furnace at all times. Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future. At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting. An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives. Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or industrial production experience
- Ability to work second shift and 10-hour shifts with overtime flexibility
Responsibilities
- Checks the condition of the furnace and verifies the proper charge is placed in the furnace
- Activates the electronic heat log steps in the melting subsystem on the computer
- Follows the sequence and requirements specified
- Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture
- Have a good attendance record
- Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards
- Tapping on pitch and updating pitch boards
- Data collection
- Have a good work ethic
- Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace at all times
- Participate in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen)
- Perform other duties as directed by company
- Comfortable working in extreme heat conditions typical of furnace operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
