Furnace Operator - Vacuum Heat Treating (2nd Shift)

DeKalb Health; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Monthly Bonus Program

Job summary

Solar Atmospheres in Chesterfield, MI is seeking a Furnace Operator for 2nd Shift (Tue-Fri, 2:00pm–12:30am). You will own vacuum heat treating and brazing projects from start to finish, juggling multiple orders while maintaining safety and quality.

With 6+ months of training, you’ll learn furnace operation, labeling, and packing requirements, along with monitoring programs, recorders, and gauges. Forklift/overhead crane may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills are essential for measurements and tolerances.
• Willingness to learn and be trained in vacuum heat treating and brazing.
• Ability to operate safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and change out furnace loads and pack orders.
• Operate furnaces and other shop equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety standards.
• Label, package, and document inspected parts per customer specs.
• Configure settings on programs, recorders, and gauges.
• Monitor furnace performance and ensure quality standards.
• Utilize forklift and overhead crane as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Multitask

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Solar Atmospheres in Chesterfield, MI is seeking a Furnace Operator for 2nd Shift (Tue-Fri, 2:00pm–12:30am). You will own vacuum heat treating and brazing projects from start to finish, juggling multiple orders while maintaining safety and quality.

With 6+ months of training, you’ll learn furnace operation, labeling, and packing requirements, along with monitoring programs, recorders, and gauges. Forklift/overhead crane may be required.