Furnace Operator

Immediate Furnace Operator Openings on Multiple Shifts!

Just one interview and start!

Benefits begin on Start date, and there is plenty of OT available!

- Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures. Understand the basic 'high vacuum' and furnace technologies

- Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklist

- Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting to include:

- Loading and unloading particulate material and/or electrodes

- Pumping down furnace and operate vacuum systems

- Setting beam programs

- Melting and casting

- Cooling, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots

- Take samples

- Operate furnace / Melt Chair

- Understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions

- Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components.

- Change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices

- Operate leak detectors and determine vacuum integrity.

- Maintain the furnace - perform preventative maintenance such as change filters, replace or change parts, change oil, check fluids.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

- High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred.

- 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred.

- Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills.

- Must be able to work any schedule, holidays and weekends

- Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds

- Ability to work with heavy rigging, piping. Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred.

- Must be able to think quickly and take action

- Must be able to wear a respirator.

- Ability to work in confined spaces.

- Strong learning aptitude required