Furnace Operator

DescriptionWhat makes Northwestern Glass Fab unique? Founded in 1912, Northwestern Glass Fab, a division of Brin Glass Company, has been providing fabricated glass and aluminum to its customers for over 100 years. Our commitment to quality and the ability to deliver precision custom fabricated glass products on a timely basis has us shipping product to customers located all over North America. As a privately held ESOP company, Northwestern Glass Fab offers incredible benefits and a unique employee-owned culture focused on living our core values every day: We Show Up. We Bring It. We Do It Right. We invite you to consider investing your strengths here. What We Offer Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance Flex Benefits - including Medical Expense and Dependent Care Weekly pay through a collective bargaining agreement Pension plan Educational Assistance Career development and advancement opportunities Job Purpose: The 1st Shift Furnace Operator is responsible for performing preparation work for glass finishing and operation of the tempering furnace. Operators on the furnace team are required to perform quality fabrication and manufacturing of windows. Work Schedule 6:00am-2:30pm (or until complete) Monday to Friday Essential Duties and Responsibilities Regular use of machinery including but not limited to- two belt glass seamer, edging machines, glass washer, etc. Regular use of tempering furnace Repetitive lifting an average of 50-75lbs. Maintaining tools and equipment. Ability to work both independently and with a team. Reporting unsafe conditions to supervisor. Wearing provided personal protective equipment. General warehousing: operating overhead cranes, putting away stock, opening crates, sweeping floors, and moving pallets of material with electric and manual pallet jacks. Other duties as assigned RequirementsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Driver's License Ability to lift 75lbs independently