Furnace Operator | 6pm – 6am

Elmet Technologies LLC; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 70,489,000 - 87,681,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day One

Perfect-attendance bonus $250 monthly

Annual referral bonus $1,000

Tuition assistance

Internal growth opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Disability (short/long term)

Job summary

Elmet Technologies is hiring a 6pm-6am Shift Furnace Operator in Coldwater, Michigan. You will operate and monitor production equipment, perform setups, inspect machinery, and maintain production records to ensure quality.

This hands-on role offers growth in advanced manufacturing and opportunities to learn specialized processes. You’ll work full-time on the 3rd shift, with competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits starting Day One.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing or machine-operation experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to learn and use measuring devices.
• Follow production instructions and procedures.
• Pay close attention to details.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Willingness to learn multiple machines and processes.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor production equipment.
• Perform machine setups and product changeovers per schedule.
• Monitor processes and ensure equipment functions properly.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks.
• Use measuring devices to verify product quality.
• Maintain accurate production records and traceability.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as needed.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety-minded

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Coldwater, Michigan | $20.50 - $25.50/hour + 20% Shift Differential | Benefits Starting Day One

Learn Specialized Equipment. Build Your Manufacturing Skills.

Elmet Technologies is hiring a 6pm-6am Shift Furnace Operator to join our manufacturing team in Coldwater, Michigan.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll operate and monitor production equipment, perform machine setups and changeovers, inspect equipment, maintain accurate production records, and help make sure products meet our quality requirements.

If you have manufacturing experience, enjoy working with equipment, and want to build specialized skills in advanced manufacturing, this could be a great next step.

What’s In It for You

Your hourly wage is just the beginning. Elmet offers competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities to grow.

• $20.50 - $25.50per hour, plus a 20% shift differential
• $250 perfect-attendance bonus every month — up to $3,000 per year
• Quarterly production bonus of up to 9%, based on company performance
• 4% company match on retirement savings
• Benefits starting Day One
• Three medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Tuition assistance
• $1,000 employee referral bonus
• Internal growth opportunities

Your Schedule

This is a full-time, 6pm-6am position at our Coldwater, Michigan manufacturing facility.

What You’ll Do

As a Furnace Operator, you’ll help keep production running safely, consistently, and according to our quality requirements.

During a typical shift, you’ll:

• 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 accuratelyMaintain 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

Requirements

You Could Be a Great Fit If You:

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working around manufacturing equipment.

You could be a great fit if you:

• 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

Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other industrial equipment is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

We don’t expect you to know everything about our furnaces or manufacturing processes when you arrive.

Successful Furnace Operators:

• Put safety first
• Show up consistently and ready to work
• Learn how to set up and operate equipment correctly
• Monitor equipment and recognize when something isn’t operating as expected
• Complete setups and changeovers efficiently
• Meet production expectations without sacrificing quality
• Maintain accurate production and traceability records
• Take care of the equipment they operate
• Help identify equipment issues before they lead to unnecessary downtime
• Keep their work area clean and organized
• Communicate clearly when problems arise
• Learn additional equipment and processes
• Support teammates as production needs change

Learn More. Do More.

This role gives you the opportunity to develop skills beyond basic machine operation.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with production equipment, machine setups, process monitoring, quality inspection, material handling, equipment troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

You’ll also have opportunities to cross‑train on additional equipment and processes, giving you a broader understanding of the Coldwater manufacturing operation.

Elmet offers tuition assistance and internal growth opportunities to support your continued development.

Bring your manufacturing experience and willingness to learn. We’ll help you build from there.

This Is Hands‑On Manufacturing Work. This position works directly on the manufacturing floor and requires regular interaction with production equipment and materials.

Build Products That Perform Where It Matters

Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision‑engineered products serving industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy.

At our Coldwater facility, you’ll work with specialized manufacturing processes where safety, precision, quality, and consistency matter.

As a Furnace Operator, you’ll play a direct role in keeping those processes running safely and producing material that meets our customers’ requirements.

Search Process Note

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.