Furnace Operator 6pm - 6am

Job Description

Description:

Coldwater, Michigan $20.50 - $25.50/hour + 20% Shift Differential Benefits Starting Day One

Learn Specialized Equipment. Build Your Manufacturing Skills.

Elmet Technologies is hiring a 6pm-6am Shift Furnace Operator to join our manufacturing team in Coldwater, Michigan.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll operate and monitor production equipment, perform machine setups and changeovers, inspect equipment, maintain accurate production records, and help make sure products meet our quality requirements.

If you have manufacturing experience, enjoy working with equipment, and want to build specialized skills in advanced manufacturing, this could be a great next step.

What’s In It for You

Your hourly wage is just the beginning. Elmet offers competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities to grow.

$20.50 - $25.50per hour, plus a 20% shift differential

$250 perfect-attendance bonus every month — up to $3,000 per year

Quarterly production bonus of up to 9%, based on company performance

4% company match on retirement savings

Benefits starting Day One

Three medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Tuition assistance

$1,000 employee referral bonus

Internal growth opportunities

Your Schedule

This is a full-time, 6pm-6am position at our Coldwater, Michigan manufacturing facility.

What You’ll Do

As a Furnace Operator, you’ll help keep production running safely, consistently, and according to our quality requirements.

During a typical shift, you’ll:

Safely operate and monitor production equipment

Perform machine setups and product changeovers according to the production schedule

Monitor production processes and make sure equipment is operating properly

Conduct routine equipment inspections

Help troubleshoot equipment issues

Assist with minor equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance activities

Use measuring devices to verify products meet requirements

Complete production records and work orders accurately

Maintain accurate inventory transactions and product traceability

Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other industrial equipment as needed

Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and organized according to 5S standards

Cross-train on additional equipment and processes

Support other production needs as requiredRequirements:

You Could Be a Great Fit If You:

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working around manufacturing equipment.

You could be a great fit if you:

Have 1–3 years of manufacturing or machine-operation experience

Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Can perform basic math

Are comfortable learning and using measuring devices

Can follow production instructions and established procedures

Pay close attention to details

Take safety and product quality seriously

Can maintain accurate production records

Are comfortable learning multiple machines and processes

Can work independently while also supporting your team

Have strong communication and problem-solving skills

Can consistently work the 3rd Shift schedule

Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other industrial equipment is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

We don’t expect you to know everything about our furnaces or manufacturing processes when you arrive.

Successful Furnace Operators:

Put safety first

Show up consistently and ready to work

Learn how to set up and operate equipment correctly

Monitor equipment and recognize when something isn’t operating as expected

Complete setups and changeovers efficiently

Meet production expectations without sacrificing quality

Maintain accurate production and traceability records

Take care of the equipment they operate

Help identify equipment issues before they lead to unnecessary downtime

Keep their work area clean and organized

Communicate clearly when problems arise

Learn additional equipment and processes

Support teammates as production needs change

Learn More. Do More.

This role gives you the opportunity to develop skills beyond basic machine operation.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with production equipment, machine setups, process monitoring, quality inspection, material handling, equipment troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

You’ll also have opportunities to cross-train on additional equipment and processes, giving you a broader understanding of the Coldwater manufacturing operation.

Elmet offers tuition assistance and internal growth opportunities to support your continued development.

Bring your manufacturing experience and willingness to learn. We’ll help you build from there.

This Is Hands-On Manufacturing Work. This position works directly on the manufacturing floor and requires regular interaction with production equipment and materials.

You should be comfortable working in an active industrial environment, following required safety procedures, wearing appropriate PPE, and being on your feet for much of your shift.

Build Products That Perform Where It Matters

Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy.

At our Coldwater facility, you’ll work with specialized manufacturing processes where safety, precision, quality, and consistency matter.

As a Furnace Operator, you’ll play a direct role in keeping those processes running safely and producing material that meets our customers’ requirements.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re looking for hands-on manufacturing work, strong benefits, and an opportunity to learn specialized equipment and build your skills, we’d like to hear from you.

Search Process Note

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Full-time