Glass Furnace Operator

4 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Glassybaby LLC Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Glass Furnace Operator to join our team at Glassybaby LLC. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for managing the equipment and hardware needs for our high-volume production glass hot shop.

Key Responsibilities:

Furnace Operations:

  • Start charging furnaces at the beginning of each shift, ensuring timely and efficient temperature increases.
  • Fill glass tanks with pre-heated cullet from cullet annealers, typically between 500 and 1800 pounds of glass in total.
  • Collect cullet from storage areas and refill each 25lb chute for the cullet annealer.
  • Verify that charges are on time and run programs on furnaces to ensure optimal performance.

Annealer Management:

  • Unload glassybaby from annealers and set annealer programs to ensure proper processing.
  • Check elements and fuses in both annealers to guarantee they are functioning correctly.
  • Run programs on annealers to maintain optimal performance.
  • Unload babies into tubs and set annealer programs to ensure efficient processing.
  • When unloading an event, tape each piece and write the person's name on it to maintain quality control.

Shop Maintenance:

  • Perform shop maintenance tasks, including sweeping, hosing, and squeegeeing the shop.
  • Reorganize and replace all furniture to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
  • Straighten blow pipes as time permits to ensure optimal performance.
  • Empty hot shop garbage cans to maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Cork necessary molds (typically 2-4) to prevent damage.
  • Unload unused color from the color box and fully load the color box, indicating which color is which on the color sheet.
  • Ensure gas lines are turned off and bled to prevent accidents.
  • Retrieve tubs from the shed and sweep, hose, and squeegee the shop, including behind the hood.
  • Turn off lights and ensure all doors are locked to maintain security.

Sunday's Extra Duties:

  • Arrive at scheduled time and turn up furnaces to begin charging.
  • Completely empty and refill the glass tank designated for that week.
  • Cork as many molds as possible to prevent damage.
  • Empty the pipe trough to maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Assist with any odd jobs where the technician might need assistance.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

  • Ability to multitask, managing many different projects with varying degrees of urgency and frequent changes.
  • High standards and attention to detail to ensure quality control.
  • Ability to think quickly and critically, with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Self-starter and proactive; ability to work independently without supervision.

Education, Experience, Certifications, Licenses:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Mechanical training a plus.
  • Previous hot shop work experience.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift 55lbs frequently.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stopping, crouching, and climbing.
  • Frequent use of hands to grasp and handle.
  • Courteous with clear verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work without supervision.
  • Ability to work in a work environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends.

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