Furnace Operator

Job Summary:
Join an elite tooling company in Huntsville, AL as a Furnace Operator and be part of a team that produces products for Global Fortune 500 companies. As a Furnace Operator, you will be responsible for operating a loader, setting up and breaking down furnaces, performing routine cleaning, and maintaining a continuous visual check of the process.

Job Specifications:
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Huntsville, AL
- Pay Rate: $20.00/hr. – 1st Shift, $21.00/hr. – 3rd Shift
- Shift: 6:30am to 6:30pm/6:30pm to 6:30am, every other weekend

What's a typical day as a Furnace Operator?
- Load and unload fixtures with product into furnaces
- Ensure correct product setup and cleanliness
- Ensure adequate gas supply and replace gas tanks as needed
- Perform tests on standards to ensure coating thickness and adhesion are within specifications
- Perform batch cleanings at proper intervals
- Responsible for setting up and separating product

Roles and Responsibilities:
- Observe all safety rules and wear appropriate PPE
- Operate a loader to load and unload metals being processed
- Perform routine cleaning
- Set up and break down furnaces
- Maintain a continuous visual check of the process and periodically check temperature
- Screen, separate, and crush metal
- Perform other reasonable and related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:
- Prefer at least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math
- Record-keeping skills
- Must be able to use both hands simultaneously for physical movements
- Must be able to work for long periods while standing
- Good eye/hand coordination

Job Conditions & Hazards:
- Moderate dust
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25kgs (55lbs)
- Potential strains, pinch points, and lacerations
- Hot surfaces

What happens next?
Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience align with the position. Even if this position doesn't work out, you'll still be in our network, giving you access to more opportunities through our recruiters.
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