Furnace Operator & Precision Inspector

Walker Forge, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Forge, Inc. is seeking a Furnace Operator to reliably run gas, electric, and carburizing furnaces, perform start-up and shut-down procedures, and monitor process safety while maintaining quality.

The role requires hardness testing, Magnaflux crack inspections, conveyor speed adjustments, crane and forklift operation, and accurate logging in the company computer system, all while upholding strict safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Furnace operation, start-up and shut-down procedures, and basic process control.
• Knowledge of nondestructive testing and basic hardness checks.
• Safe operation of material handling equipment and hoists.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas, electric, and carburizing furnaces.
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Conduct hardness checks and log results.
• Operate fire extinguisher system.
• Operate crane hoist for normalizing conveyor.
• Magnaflux for cracks.
• Adjust speed on normalizing, oil and water conveyors.
• Operate company computer system.
• Operate forklift.
• Maintain required quantity and quality levels.
• Follow all safety regulations.

Skills

Furnace operation

Hardness testing

Magnaflux inspection

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Quality logging

Tools

Crane hoist

Forklift

Magnaflux equipment

Company computer system

Job description

Walker Forge, Inc. is seeking a Furnace Operator to reliably run gas, electric, and carburizing furnaces, perform start-up and shut-down procedures, and monitor process safety while maintaining quality.

The role requires hardness testing, Magnaflux crack inspections, conveyor speed adjustments, crane and forklift operation, and accurate logging in the company computer system, all while upholding strict safety regulations.