Foundry Furnace Operator – Early Morning Shift

G&W Electric Co; Blue Island (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health club membership

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Air-conditioned facility

Job summary

G&W Electric is seeking a Furnace Operator to manage furnace temperatures and charge correct alloy mixtures. You will add fluxes, degas molten metal, and ensure proper pouring temperatures while recording process data for QC.

The role includes slag removal, ladle transport, and precise pouring into molds in a high-demand manufacturing setting. Candidate should have solid math, computer, and communication skills, follow English instructions, and hold a HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Has Math and Computer and communication skills.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development.
• Ideally has experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a foundry.

Responsibilities

• Regulate the temperature of the furnace and charge a mixture of gates, scrap, and ingot in the correct proportions and alloy.
• Add the necessary fluxes and master alloys to each heat.
• Degas metal as required and test for presence of gas in molten metal.
• Remove molten metal from furnace when metal is at proper pouring temperature.
• Record temperature and treatment additions for quality control requirements.
• Remove slag from molten metal, transport ladles to proper molding line and pour metal into molds at the proper height and rate.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Furnace Operator (5:00am to 1:30pm) MBAF

• Regulate the temperature of the furnace and charges a mixture of gates, scrap, and ingot in the correct proportions and of the correct alloy.
• Add the necessary fluxes and master alloys to each heat.
• Degas metal as required and tests for presence of gas in molten metal.
• Remove molten metal from furnace when metal is at proper pouring temperature.
• Record temperature and treatment additions for quality control requirements.
• Remove slag from molten metal, transports ladles of metal to proper molding line and pours metal into molds at the proper height and rate, compatible with the size and structure of the casting.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Math and Computer and communication skills
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
• Ideally has experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a foundry

The physical demands of the job are:

The work is classified as Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles) Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)

Lifting Demands:

• Lift 100 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to waist.
• Lift 75 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to chest.
• Lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to shoulder
• Carry 75 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 25 feet.

Postural Demands:

• Standing – frequent to continuous
• Walking – occasional to frequent
• Bending/stooping – occasional

What we offer you:

Pay Range starts at $20 per hour

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.