Oven Room Operator

JK Findings; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

HDHP health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Snack Room

Employee Discounts

Job summary

JK Findings in Rochester, NY, seeks a Furnace/Oven Room Operator to run heat-treat operations that ensure product quality and throughput. This role involves annealing and related thermal cycles performed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

You will load/unload parts, set furnace parameters, verify specifications, and complete production paperwork while maintaining a clean, controlled work area and coordinating with teammates to sustain steady casting output.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the annealing process and safety-conscious chemical handling.
• Ability to read and follow a work order and record results.
• Clear communication and dependable teamwork.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload parts and coils per work orders.
• Set, monitor, and document furnace temperatures, cycle times, and parameters.
• Ensure final product meets specifications and document results.
• Complete production and traceability paperwork with accuracy.
• Perform routine housekeeping and report equipment issues.

Skills

Annealing process knowledge

Read work orders

Teamwork

Work ethic

Tools

Furnace equipment literacy

Job description

Our Company

JK Findings is a global jewelry component manufacturer and wholesaler located in Rochester, NY. Our customers, located in over 48 countries, entrust us as a key supplier of quality components and supplies. In our Upstate New York headquarters, we house some of the most advanced equipment available to produce new and unique components for the jewelry industry.

Role Overview

As a Furnace/Oven Room Operator, you will run heat-treat operations that support consistent product quality and throughput. This role exists to ensure annealing and related thermal cycles are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Key responsibilities include:

• Load/unload parts and coils; stage material per work order requirements
• Set, monitor, and document furnace temperatures, cycle times, and process parameters
• Confirm processed product meets specification; escal...
• Complete required production and traceability paperwork with attention to detail
• Perform routine checks/housekeeping; report equipment issues and safety hazards

Required knowledge/skills:

• Strong knowledge of the annealing process; safety-conscious chemical handling awareness
• Ability to read and follow a work order; clear communication and dependable teamwork
• Solid work ethic in a fast-paced environment

Daily Workflow

You’ll start on day shift (Monday–Thursday, 5:40 a.m.–4:10 p.m.) by reviewing the day’s work orders and confirming the correct setup for each annealing run. Throughout the shift, you’ll rotate between finishing-process equipment—such as pickling baths and multiple furnace types (annealing, quench, belt, strip, strand, and continuous casting)—tracking progress and keeping documentation current. You’ll coordinate with teammates to keep material moving smoothly, respond to priority changes, and maintain a clean, controlled work area while supporting steady casting output and consistent results.

Benefits That Matter - All benefits start from day one!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 100% employer-paid HDHP health insurance, plus employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive salary
• Snack/Drink Room
• Employee Discounts
• Student loan payment match
• And more