Furnace Operator

Wall Colmonoy; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wall Colmonoy in Los Lunas, NM is seeking personnel for production operations involving charging, powder processing, and furnace management. The role requires lifting heavy objects, operating forklifts, and maintaining rigorous quality control while adhering to safety protocols.

The position offers a 40-hour work week from 3:00pm to 1:30am, with opportunities to cross-train across departments. Applicants must be at least 18 and able to pass a drug screen; a high school diploma is preferred but

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• GED or high school equivalency preferred but not required.
• Physical examination and drug screening prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain furnaces and equipment to produce a quality product in a safe, clean, and professional manner.
• Prepare all paperwork pertaining to alloys produced.
• Manage time and meet production schedules and standards.
• Analyze and adjust to unanticipated work situations; use reasoning to determine safest, most beneficial process.
• Cross-train in other positions/departments as assigned.

Skills

Charge Making

Powder Process

Troubleshoot alloys

Operate furnaces

Paperwork handling

Forklift operation

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Essential Functions

• Ability to Charge Making.
• Ability to Powder Process.
• Can troubleshoot alloys and equipment.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain furnaces and equipment to produce a quality product (established and or experimental) in a safe, clean and professional manner.
• Prepares all paperwork pertaining to alloys produced.
• Manages time and meets production schedules and standards.
• Ability to analyze and adjust to unanticipated work situations. Skill in reasoning and problem solving to determine the safest and most beneficial process.
• Complete other work duties as assigned.
• Will Cross Train in other positions/departments as assigned.

Non-essential Functions

• Required and must perform various types of duties as assigned.
• Maintain machines, equipment and work area for cleanliness and efficient operation. Must assist with minor maintenance such as painting, oiling, cleaning, and adjustments.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must be 18 years old or older andlegally authorized to work in the U.S. A high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) equivalency, or other high school equivalency credential is preferred but NOT required.

Qualified applicants will be subject to a physical examination and drug screening prior to being employed.

Education

High School or equivalent preferred.

Working Hours and Conditions, including Travel Required

Working hours are 40 hours per week, 3:00pm - 1:30am.

Heavy physical demands. Lifting of 44 to 69 lbs. most of the day. High stress depending on production. Optional to wear dust mask due to Nickel, Chrome, Cobalt, Iron, Silicon, and Copper elements.

Ability to calculate and determine exact weights of materials inbound and out bound. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures to daily tasks. Ability to conform to established quality control standards and procedures. Ability to drive a stand-up forklifts and sit-down forklifts.

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.