Machine Operator (Furnace) **3Rd Shift**

Start up, operate, and shut down furnaces to heat treat parts according to customer specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules providing maximum production consistent with acceptable quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and monitor furnace processing parameters based on shop order and work instructions.
• Notify production supervisor upon discovery of actual or potential equipment problems, processing problems or product quality problems.
• Follow stated reaction plans to out of control processing parameters or furnace problems.
• Maintain the furnace by adding oil, cleaning catch points, cleaning quench screens, and cleaning the IR sight port.
• Respond to alarms and assist maintenance with trouble shooting and fixing problems as needed. Submit maintenance requests form in a clear manner so that it can be understood by others.
• Follow schedule changes in order to meet expediting requirements.
• Process parts according to the schedule, including maintaining the correct gap times as prescribed by the schedule.
• If any items on the shop order need to be changed, modified, improved or clarified, bring these to the attention of management, using prescribed electronic forms of communication.
• Prepare material for inspection; perform inspection, and record inspection results and production data on shop orders. Work with management in evaluating data for statistical capability. (Centering processes).
• Follow stated reaction plans to all out of spec inspection test results.
• Remove and transport (insuring packaging is suitable for transport), completed work to storage area.
• Document and report any abnormalities to related departments.
• Ensure all containers are 100% free of raw parts before loading heat treated parts back into them.
• Ensure the furnace line (load hopper, load system, conveyors) is free of parts that could co-mingle with the next order of parts.
• Assist in training others.
• Maintain an organized and clean furnace belt furnace, make sure it is clean and everything is in its place before ending your daily shift.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required:

• Must be able to obtain a forklift certification.

Experience:

• On-the-job training is required for this position.
• Must be available for all shifts.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Medical benefits (including RelyMD Telehealth Visits)
• Dental benefits
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Sickness & Accident pay
• 401k with employer match and employer contribution up to 5.5%
• Employee Referral Bonus & chance to win annual $2,000 drawing!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.