Furnace Operator

Wall Colmonoy Limited; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match (100% Vested

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability & Additional Life

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Paid Holidays

Safety Boots

Uniforms

Prescription Safety Glasses

Job summary

Franklin Precision Castings is seeking a Foundry Furnace Operator for the 3rd shift in Franklin, PA. You will operate melting furnaces, support pouring, and assist dewax activities to produce precision cast components.

The role requires the ability to work in high-temperature environments, lift materials safely, and collaborate with a team to maintain quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or foundry experience preferred.
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments.
• Experience with melting, pouring, or furnace operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of combustion furnaces and heat analysis equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Foundry experience

High-temperature tolerance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Tools

Rockwell hardness testing

Heat analysis equipment

Digital temperature controls

Job description

Foundry Furnace Operator – 3rd Shift Franklin Precision Castings | Franklin, PA

Are you looking for a hands-on manufacturing career where you can work with molten metals, advanced foundry equipment, and a skilled production team?

Franklin Precision Castings is seeking a motivated Foundry Furnace Operator to join our growing team. This position plays a critical role in the investment casting process by operating melting furnaces, supporting metal pouring operations, and assisting with dewax activities that transform raw materials into precision cast components used across demanding industries.

Regular Shift: Sunday – Thursday | 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Training Period (3-4 Weeks): Monday – Friday | 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Operate induction, combustion, and aluminum melting furnaces.
• Charge furnaces with appropriate metal alloys and bring materials to required pouring temperatures.
• Support pouring operations involving stainless steel, nickel, brass, and specialty alloys.
• Assist with dewax furnace operations used 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 the melting and pouring process.
• Perform housekeeping and continuous cleaning of work areas and equipment.
• Work safely in a team-oriented foundry environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or foundry experience preferred.
• Ability 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match (100% Vested)
• Company-Paid $50,000 Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Optional Long-Term Disability & Additional Life Insurance
• $300 Annual Fitness Reimbursement
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Safety PPO
• Company-Paid Safety Boots
• Company-Paid Uniforms
• Company-Paid Prescription Safety Glasses

Wall Colmonoy and Franklin Precision Castings are equal opportunity employers committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

For U.S.-based positions, we are affirmative action employers of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.