3rd Shift Foundry Furnace Operator — Melting & Pouring

Wall Colmonoy; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match (100% Vested

Company-Paid Life Insurance (50,000)

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Optional Long-Term Disability & Added/

$300 Annual Fitness Reimbursement

$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Paid Holidays

Safety Boots

Job summary

Franklin Precision Castings is seeking a Foundry Furnace Operator for the 3rd shift in Franklin, PA. The role focuses on operating melting furnaces, supporting metal pouring, and dewax activities to produce precision cast components for demanding industries.

The position includes a regular Sunday-Thursday night shift 9:00 PM–5:00 AM and a training period 3–4 weeks Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–1:00 PM. Candidates should be comfortable in high-temperature environments and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or foundry preferred.
• Able to work in high-temperature environments.
• Experience with melting, pouring, or furnace operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of combustion furnaces, heat analysis equipment, and Rockwell hardness testing is beneficial.
• Ability to lift materials safely and follow proper lifting procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate induction, combustion, and aluminum melting furnaces.
• Charge furnaces with metal alloys and bring materials to pouring temperatures.
• Support pouring operations with stainless steel, nickel, brass, and specialty alloys.
• Assist with dewax furnace operations to remove wax from investment casting molds.
• Inspect molds for cracks or defects and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Monitor digital temperature controls and heat analysis equipment.
• Maintain quality standards throughout melting and pouring processes.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning of work areas and equipment.
• Work safely in a team-oriented foundry environment.

Skills

Foundry experience

High-temp work

Melting/pouring

Hardness testing

Lifting safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Franklin Precision Castings is seeking a Foundry Furnace Operator for the 3rd shift in Franklin, PA. The role focuses on operating melting furnaces, supporting metal pouring, and dewax activities to produce precision cast components for demanding industries.

The position includes a regular Sunday-Thursday night shift 9:00 PM–5:00 AM and a training period 3–4 weeks Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–1:00 PM. Candidates should be comfortable in high-temperature environments and work well in a team.