IQ Furnace Operator - 1st or 2nd shift

Furnace Operator

Shift: 1st shift - 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday)

2nd shift 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Monday - Friday)

Pay: Starting at $23.40 per hour.

Job Description:

The IQ Furnace Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe & efficient operation of all All case cell equipment. Properly scheduling work to be done, inspecting, loading, unloading, programing & monitoring furnaces will be the focus for this role. Promptly reporting any concerns to the shift foreman will be crucial.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Operator will be responsible for the following set up & monitoring

Temperature controller

Over-temperature controller

Chart recorders

Furnace thermo-couples

Agitation monitoring

Proper loading & racking of parts to minimize distortion

Understand tempering guidelines based off of actual AQ hardness readings

Learn start up, loading & shut down procedures for each piece of equipment in cell

Operator will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the generator

Proper gas flows including the following

Natural gas

Endothermic gas

Nitrogen gas

Ammonia gas

Oil temperature monitoring â cooling / heating / levels

Startup/shut down procedure

Daily monitoring of retort temperature & dewpoint

Operations of cryo-genic boxes including the following

Loading/unloading

Temperature controller settings

Startup/shut down

Determine proper inspection location for AQ testing per

ASTM E-18 Rockwell hardness testing

ASTM E-10 Brinell hardness testing

ASTM A 956 Leeb hardness testing

Understand Tagging & Transfer Procedure

Safe & efficient operations of all production equipment

Prioritize processing based on schedule

Perform inspection using correct methods

Document & report any maintenance issues to shift foreman

Ensure plant organization & cleanliness

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Acquire/maintain forklift certification

Experience: prior factory work preferred

Hard Skills:

Basic computer skills

Basic math knowledge

Proficient physical shape- able to lift 25 lbs. regularly

English reading proficiency

Safety-focused mindset