Induction Furnace Operator – Night Shift, Day-One Benefits

Oerlikon; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Rx

Dental & Vision

Employee assistance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Furnace Operator for its Plymouth, MI facility to safely prepare, melt, and atomize metal powder in a coreless induction furnace. You will load materials, purge with inert gas, monitor temperatures and pour molten metal following precise instructions.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness. The role requires a High School diploma or technical training, basic mechanical skills, and willingness to work overnight

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational technical training.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts and operate cranes/forklifts.
• Foundry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor induction melting equipment for gas atomization of nickel/cobalt alloys.
• Measure, weigh and blend raw materials per instructions.
• Clean furnace and atomization tank between alloys.
• Perform routine maintenance and support activities (replace power leads, disassemble tank, install gas delivery).
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and accurate heat records (start/stop times, gas pressures, temperatures).
• Identify in-process atomized material and transfer to screening area; submit samples to QC per job traveler.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Foundry experience

Basic mechanical knowledge

Basic math skills

Crane and forklift operation

Overnight shift

Lifting and physical tasks

Education

High School diploma or vocational technical training

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking a Furnace Operator for its Plymouth, MI facility to safely prepare, melt, and atomize metal powder in a coreless induction furnace. You will load materials, purge with inert gas, monitor temperatures and pour molten metal following precise instructions.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness. The role requires a High School diploma or technical training, basic mechanical skills, and willingness to work overnight