Furnace Operator (PM Shift) - Foundry Department

Sibanye-Stillwater LTD; Falls Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, sick time,个人/

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater – Fairless Hills, PA, is hiring for a Full-time 2nd Shift Onsite Furnace Operator. You will operate furnaces, monitor equipment, record temperatures and weights, and support production and quality targets in a safe, team-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience in furnace or metal processing operations, with strong math and data-entry skills. Training on first shift for ~90 days is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in furnace/industrial machine operations preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Solid math and basic data entry skills.
• Team oriented with good communication and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate induction, gas, or electric furnaces used to melt non-ferrous metals.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and routine upkeep.
• Record weights of material lots processed and entry into tracking systems.
• Review startup checklists to ensure equipment and systems are operating properly.
• Record temperatures hourly and maintain logs.
• Monitor furnaces, boilers, baghouse, and scrubber systems.
• Pour molten metal into molds or ingots and prepare samples for lab analysis.
• Record production data and ensure accurate records.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow procedures.
• Observe equipment for irregularities or malfunctions.
• Follow production schedules and support quality targets.
• Assist with housekeeping and operational support as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Data entry

Safety adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sibanye-Stillwater – Fairless Hills, PA Full-time, 2nd Shift, Onsite

Ready to Make an Impact

If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and maintaining safe operations, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to reliable production and responsible material processing.

What You Will Do

• Operate induction, gas, or electric furnaces used to melt non-ferrous metals
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and support routine operational upkeep
• Record before and after weights of material lots processed through the equipment
• Review startup checklists to ensure equipment and systems are operating properly
• Record operational temperatures hourly and maintain accurate logs
• Monitor the condition of furnaces, boilers, baghouse, and scrubber systems
• Safely pour molten metal into molds or ingots and prepare samples for laboratory analysis
• Accurately record production data and enter information into tracking systems
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with procedures
• Observe equipment during operation to identify irregularities or malfunctions
• Follow production schedules and support operational and quality targets
• Assist with general housekeeping and operational support activities as needed

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in furnace, foundry, metal processing, incinerator, boiler, drying oven, or similar industrial machine operations preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Solid math and basic data entry skills required
• Team oriented with strong communication skills
• Proven commitment to safety and adherence to operating procedures
• Reliable transportation required due to limited public transportation access

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert physical effort handling materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to work in industrial conditions including exposure to dirt, odors, noise, heat, and weather extremes
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods

Schedule & Benefits

• 2nd Shift: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, onsite at Fairless Hills
• Training Schedule: Employees will train on 1st shift for approximately 90 days
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal holiday, and community days
• Stable, mission-driven organization

Compliance Requirements

• Must meet ITAR and NAID eligibility requirements
• Ability to pass background screening and pre-employment drug testing