FURNACE OPERATOR

Mersen; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Safe, team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Mersen in the United States is seeking a reliable Furnace Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will safely operate industrial furnaces, monitor temperatures, and ensure materials are processed to specification while upholding quality standards.

You will load and unload materials, set processing cycles, maintain temperatures, record data, and participate in safety procedures. The role offers full-time hours, overtime opportunities, and a path for advancement in a global materials company.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or furnace operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work safely around heat, machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor industrial furnaces and associated equipment.
• Load and unload materials according to established procedures.
• Set and maintain furnace temperatures, timers, and processing cycles.
• Monitor furnace operation and make adjustments as needed.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and process specifications.
• Inspect materials before and after processing to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Record production, temperature, and process information accurately.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with material handling and other production activities as needed.

Skills

Furnace operating experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read instructions

Attention to detail

Safety around heat

Lifting

Reliable attendance

Job description

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Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

Main missions

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focusedFurnace Operator to join our manufacturing team. The Furnace Operator is responsible for safely operating industrial furnaces and related equipment, monitoring temperature and processing conditions, and ensuring materials are processed according to established specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor industrial furnaces and associated equipment.

Load and unload materials according to established procedures.

Set and maintain furnace temperatures, timers, and processing cycles.

Monitor furnace operation and make adjustments as needed.

Follow work instructions, production schedules, and process specifications.

Inspect materials before and after processing to ensure quality requirements are met.

Record production, temperature, and process information accurately.

Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.

Assist with material handling and other production activities as needed.

Qualifications

Previous manufacturing or furnace operating experience preferred.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn industrial equipment.

Ability to read and follow written work instructions.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to work safely around heat, machinery, and industrial equipment.

Ability to lift and move materials as required.

Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience.

Full-time employment with opportunities for overtime.

Training and advancement opportunities.

[Health, dental, and vision insurance].

[Paid time off and holidays].

Safe, team-oriented work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.