Furnance Operator

Wall Colmonoy; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match (100% Vested

Company-Paid Life Insurance (50,000)

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Optional Long-Term Disability & Added/

$300 Annual Fitness Reimbursement

$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Paid Holidays

Safety Boots

Job summary

Franklin Precision Castings is seeking a Foundry Furnace Operator for the 3rd shift in Franklin, PA. The role focuses on operating melting furnaces, supporting metal pouring, and dewax activities to produce precision cast components for demanding industries.

The position includes a regular Sunday-Thursday night shift 9:00 PM–5:00 AM and a training period 3–4 weeks Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–1:00 PM. Candidates should be comfortable in high-temperature environments and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or foundry preferred.
• Able to work in high-temperature environments.
• Experience with melting, pouring, or furnace operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of combustion furnaces, heat analysis equipment, and Rockwell hardness testing is beneficial.
• Ability to lift materials safely and follow proper lifting procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate induction, combustion, and aluminum melting furnaces.
• Charge furnaces with metal alloys and bring materials to pouring temperatures.
• Support pouring operations with stainless steel, nickel, brass, and specialty alloys.
• Assist with dewax furnace operations to remove wax from investment casting molds.
• Inspect molds for cracks or defects and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Monitor digital temperature controls and heat analysis equipment.
• Maintain quality standards throughout melting and pouring processes.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning of work areas and equipment.
• Work safely in a team-oriented foundry environment.

Skills

Foundry experience

High-temp work

Melting/pouring

Hardness testing

Lifting safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Foundry Furnace Operator – 3rd Shift Franklin Precision Castings | Franklin, PA

Are you looking for a hands-on manufacturing career where you can work with molten metals, advanced foundry equipment, and a skilled production team?

Franklin Precision Castings is seeking a motivated Foundry Furnace Operator to join our growing team. This position plays a critical role in the investment casting process by operating melting furnaces, supporting metal pouring operations, and assisting with dewax activities that transform raw materials into precision cast components used across demanding industries.

Regular Shift: Sunday – Thursday | 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Training Period (3-4 Weeks): Monday – Friday | 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Operate induction, combustion, and aluminum melting furnaces.
• Charge furnaces with appropriate metal alloys and bring materials to required pouring temperatures.
• Support pouring operations involving stainless steel, nickel, brass, and specialty alloys.
• Assist with dewax furnace operations used to remove wax from investment casting molds.
• Inspect molds for cracks or defects and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Monitor digital temperature controls and heat analysis equipment.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the melting and pouring process.
• Perform housekeeping and continuous cleaning of work areas and equipment.
• Work safely in a team-oriented foundry environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or foundry experience preferred.
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments.
• Experience with melting, pouring, or furnace operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of combustion furnaces, heat analysis equipment, and Rockwell hardness testing is beneficial.
• Ability to lift materials safely and follow proper lifting procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match (100% Vested)
• Company-Paid $50,000 Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Optional Long-Term Disability & Additional Life Insurance
• $300 Annual Fitness Reimbursement
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays

Safety PPO

• Company-Paid Safety Boots
• Company-Paid Uniforms
• Company-Paid Prescription Safety Glasses

Wall Colmonoy and Franklin Precision Castings are equal opportunity employers committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

For U.S.-based positions, we are affirmative action employers of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

The Company assumes no financial or contractual obligation for resumes submitted by recruitment agencies without a prior written agreement, including when a submitted candidate is subsequently hired.