Furnace Operator

Consolidated Precision Products Corp.; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

401k with company match

Bonus opportunity

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Consolidated Precision Products Corp. Eastlake is seeking a skilled Furnace Operator to support our casting operations. You will monitor and adjust furnace equipment, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and maintain clean, organized work areas in a fast-paced foundry.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to read work orders, operate hand tools, and work in extreme heat. CPP offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous foundry experience desired.
• Ability to read and write, follow instructions and lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders and production schedules.
• Load molds into pre-heat ovens and prepare furnaces for casting.
• Pour and regulate molten metal into molds; monitor gauges and equipment.
• Skim slag, collect scrap, and maintain a clean work area.
• Record readings and report malfunctions to supervision.

Skills

Read & write

Follow instructions

Lifting 60 lbs

Heat tolerance

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Mechanically inclined

Team orientation

Accuracy

Sense of urgency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Furnace Operator

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Eastlake is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components. With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees
• Comprehensive Benefit Plans
• 401k with Company Match
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Emphasis on Employee Engagement
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Furnace Operator to support our production operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring industrial furnace equipment, ensuring all processes meet operational, quality, and safety standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret work orders and instructions in order to determine work assignments, process specifications, and production schedules.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, using scrapers, solvents, air hoses, oil, and hand tools.
• Load molds into the pre-heat ovens for cast.
• Prepare furnaces for casting.
• Cast test bars to sample metal for analysis.
• Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings.
• Position equipment such as ladles, grinding wheels, pouring nozzles, or crucibles, or signal other workers for assistance.
• Skim slag or remove excess metal from ingots or equipment, using hand tools, strainers, rakes, or burners.
• Collect scrap for recycling.
• Add hot top to molds to compensate for shrinkage.
• Bag-wrap molds and place in cooling carts.
• Load specified amounts of metal and flux into furnaces or clay crucibles.
• Weigh or measure specified amounts of ingredients or materials for processing, using devices such as scales and calipers.
• Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights in order to detect deviations from standards. Report equipment malfunctions to Team Leaders, equipment operators and Maintenance.
• Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books.
• Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles.
• Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, hand trucks, lift trucks, hoists or manipulators.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to and enforce proper safety/security procedures and protocol.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience: Previous foundry experience desired.
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to read and write, ability to follow instruction, ability to lift 60 pounds, ability to withstand extreme heat, basic computer skills, interpersonal communication skills, verbal communication skills, mechanically inclined, team orientation, accuracy, positive perspective, sense of urgency.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working Environment: Fast-paced, hot foundry environment.
• Required PPE: Gloves, face shields, kick-off steel-toed boots, fire-resistant jacket, silver coat, leggings
• Safety Glasses: Needed in all areas of the plant.Steel toe shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant.

NOTE: Consolidated Precision Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.It is the policy of the company to comply with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. All roles are restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology. CPP will require proof of status priorto employment.

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