Furnace Operator - 3rd Shift, Growth & Benefits

Paylocity; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 58,741,000 - 87,681,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits starting Day One

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability (short & long)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Career growth

Job summary

Elmet Technologies in Coldwater, Michigan, is hiring a full-time Furnace Operator for a 6pm–6am shift. You will operate and monitor production equipment, perform setups and changeovers, and maintain quality records to meet strict specifications.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities to learn specialized processes and advance within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Have 1–3 years of manufacturing or machine-operation experience.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Can perform basic math
• Are comfortable learning and using measuring devices
• Can follow production instructions and established procedures
• Pay close attention to details
• Take safety and product quality seriously
• Can maintain accurate production records
• Are comfortable learning multiple machines and processes
• Can work independently while also supporting your team
• Have strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Can consistently work the 3rd Shift schedule

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor production equipment.
• Perform machine setups and product changeovers according to the production schedule.
• Monitor production processes and make sure equipment is operating properly.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections.
• Help troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Use measuring devices to verify products meet requirements.
• Complete production records and work orders accurately.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and product traceability.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other industrial equipment as needed.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and organized according to 5S standards.
• Cross-train on additional equipment and processes
• Support other production needs as required

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Teamwork

3rd shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Elmet Technologies in Coldwater, Michigan, is hiring a full-time Furnace Operator for a 6pm–6am shift. You will operate and monitor production equipment, perform setups and changeovers, and maintain quality records to meet strict specifications.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities to learn specialized processes and advance within the manufacturing team.