Furnace Operator

JSW Steel Limited; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Steel Limited in Baytown, TX is seeking a Furnace Operator to safely operate and monitor furnace equipment, heating materials to precise specifications while ensuring quality and compliance.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year of furnace operation experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Proficiency with data entry and monitoring systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating furnace equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM–6:00 PM).
• Basic computer skills for data entry and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Heat metal slabs to specified temperatures per production requirements.
• Operate and maintain furnace equipment to ensure safe, efficient performance.
• Observe and record air, temperature, and system gauges.
• Identify and report equipment issues or deviations to supervision.
• Ensure emissions comply with regulations and standards.
• Conduct daily furnace inspections and report safety concerns.
• Weigh materials using furnace scales and maintain records.
• Perform routine checks and assist with preventive maintenance.
• Support additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Monitoring systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Furnace equipment

Job description

JSW Seel is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Furnace Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring furnace equipment to ensure materials are heated to precise specifications while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Heat metal slabs to specified temperatures according to production requirements
• Monitor, operate, and maintain furnace equipment to ensure safe and efficient performance
• Observe and record air, temperature, and system gauges
• Identify and report any equipment issues or process deviations to the supervisor
• Ensure emissions remain within regulatory and company standards
• Conduct daily inspections of furnaces, including the furnace basement, and report any hot spots or safety concerns
• Weigh materials using furnace scales and maintain accurate records
• Perform routine checks and assist with preventative maintenance as needed
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating furnace equipment
• Working knowledge of reheating furnaces and heating processes
• Basic computer skills for data entry and monitoring systems
• Ability to work a rotating schedule, 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM), 4 days on / 2 days off

JSWSteelUSAisanequalopportunityemployer.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace,color,religion,sex,disability,age,sexualorientation,genderidentity,nationalorigin,veteranstatus,geneticinformationoranyotherlegallyprotectedcategories.JSWSteelUSAiscommittedtoprovidingaccess,equalopportunityandreasonableaccommodationforindividualswithdisabilitiesinemployment,itsservices,programs,andactivities.

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