Furnace Operator

Oerlikon Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

HSA contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Oerlikon Group seeks a Furnace Operator for our Plymouth, MI facility on a 6pm–6am rotational shift. You will safely load, melt, and atomize metal powders, monitor temperatures, and maintain production records. Responsibilities include furnace lining maintenance, raw material measurement, and ensuring product integrity between alloy runs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a strong focus on safety, quality, and production goals. Join our global team committed to development and growth.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; vocational training acceptable.
• Experience in foundry environments preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, forklift, and powered industrial vehicles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor induction melting equipment used in gas atomization of nickel- and cobalt-based alloys.
• Prepare, inspect, and maintain refractory furnace linings for safe operation.
• Measure, weigh, and mix raw materials per detailed instructions.
• Clean furnace and atomization tank between alloy runs to prevent cross-contamination.
• Perform routine maintenance and replacement of power leads and gas delivery systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area per safety standards.
• Document heats poured with start/stop times, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics.
• Submit samples to Quality Control per traveler instructions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Foundry experience

Crane/forklift operation

12-hour shift capability

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or vocational training

Job description

We are looking for a Furnace Operator (6pm – 6am rotational shift) for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role you will Meet or exceed safety, quality and production goals. Safely prepare, melt, and atomize metal powder following job instructions. This will include loading the furnace with raw materials, purging down with inert gas, power-up, taking temperatures, inspecting, and pouring the molten metal from a coreless induction furnace. Support activities associated with position include preparation and maintenance of the refractory furnace lining, maintenance of accurate production records,delivery of atomized products to the screening area, and cleaning the furnace and atomization system between alloys.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees developmentopportunities, competitive salary anda robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work every day!

Your Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor induction melting equipment used in the gas atomization of nickel- and cobalt-based alloys. Responsibilities include furnace loading, purging the system with inert gas, powering up equipment, and pouring molten metal from a hydraulically positioned induction furnace.
• Prepare, inspect, and maintain refractory furnace linings, maintaining continuous awareness of lining condition to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Measure, weigh, and combine raw materials in accordance with detailed work instructions.
• Clean the furnace and atomization tank between alloy runs to maintain product integrity and prevent cross-contamination.
• Perform routine maintenance and support activities, including replacement of power leads, disassembly of the atomization tank, and installation of gas delivery systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Follow process parameters outlined in the job traveler and accurately document all heats poured, including start and stop times, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics.
• Identify in-process atomized material, transfer finished product to the screening area, and submit samples to the Quality Control laboratory per job traveler instructions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Your Profile:

• High School diploma or vocational technical training; experience may substitute.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Foundry experience preferred.
• Basic math skills (decimals, fractions, percentages, weighted averages, etc.)
• Strong customer focus - internal and external.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, forklift and/or powered industrial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs throughout the shift.
• Comfortability working in an occasionally hot environment.

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