Night Shift Furnace Operator - Induction Melting

Oerlikon; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and prescription

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

12 paid holidays

Life insurance paid by company

Disability insurance paid by company

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Furnace Operator for a 6pm–6am rotational shift at the Plymouth, MI facility. The role involves safely preparing, melting, and atomizing metal powder, loading furnaces, purging with inert gas, and documenting heats in detail.

You will maintain refractory linings, ensure safety and quality standards, and support production records while coordinating with QA and screening areas. The employer highlights a robust benefits program and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or vocational technical training; experience may substitute.
• Basic math skills (decimals, fractions, percentages, weighted averages).
• Foundry experience preferred.
• Strong customer focus—internal and external.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, forklift and/or powered industrial vehicles.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Physically demanding tasks: lifting, bending, repetitive movement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to climb stairs during shift.
• Occasionally heat environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor induction melting equipment for nickel- and cobalt-based alloys; load furnace, purge with inert gas, power up, pour molten metal.
• Prepare, inspect, and maintain refractory furnace linings for safe, efficient operation.
• Measure, weigh, and mix raw materials per work instructions.
• Clean furnace and atomization tank between alloy runs to prevent cross-contamination.
• Perform routine maintenance and support activities (power leads, atomization tank disassembly, gas delivery systems).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in safety and quality standards.
• Document heats poured with start/stop times, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics.
• Identify in-process atomized material and transfer to screening area; submit samples to QC.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Basic math skills

Foundry experience

Cranes / forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or vocational training

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking a Furnace Operator for a 6pm–6am rotational shift at the Plymouth, MI facility. The role involves safely preparing, melting, and atomizing metal powder, loading furnaces, purging with inert gas, and documenting heats in detail.

You will maintain refractory linings, ensure safety and quality standards, and support production records while coordinating with QA and screening areas. The employer highlights a robust benefits program and opportunities for development.