Setup Technician (Furnace/Melt Operation)

Storm-Search-; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm-Search- seeks a Setup Technician for the Day Shift to set up, operate, monitor, and maintain plasma melting furnaces and related equipment in metal melting and casting processes.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, safety focus, and the ability to learn specialized technologies. Day shift runs 5:00 AM–5:00 PM with a 12-hour rotating schedule and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability and willingness to learn technical processes, furnace operation, and specialized technologies.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures and technical documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and rotating schedules as needed.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and industrial environments.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow all standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Learn and apply vacuum, plasma, and helium technologies.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and startup checks.
• Set up and operate plasma melting furnace systems for melting and casting.
• Load raw materials and prepare furnace charges.
• Set up molds, hearths, shields, feed devices, and related components.
• Perform furnace pump-down and monitor systems throughout operation.
• Establish and adjust furnace settings, including torch patterns.
• Monitor vacuum, plasma, and helium systems during operation.
• Monitor gauges, meters, instrumentation, and video systems.
• Perform melting, casting, and ingot unloading operations.
• Maintain accurate production and operating records.
• Complete required data logging throughout the melting and casting process.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Learn technical processes

Read procedures

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Use hand and power tools

Job description

Setup Technician – Day Shift

Location: Salisbury, NC 28144
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour
Shift: Day Shift | 5:00 AM–5:00 PM

Schedule

This position works a 12-hour rotating schedule, typically:

• 4 days on / 3 days off
• Alternating weekly schedule
• One week includes built-in overtime

This is a great opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy hands-on manufacturing work and want to build a long-term career in advanced metal melting and casting operations.

Position Summary

The Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining plasma melting furnaces and related production equipment used in specialty metal melting and casting processes.

This hands-on role involves equipment setup, material preparation, furnace operation, monitoring, data logging, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring safe and efficient production.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to learn technical processes and technologies, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Essential Responsibilities

Furnace Setup & Operations

• Follow all standard operating procedures and safety guidelines
• Learn and apply vacuum, plasma, and helium technologies
• Perform pre-operational inspections and startup checks
• Set up and operate plasma melting furnace systems for melting and casting
• Load raw materials and prepare furnace charges
• Set up molds, hearths, shields, feed devices, and related components
• Perform furnace pump-down and monitor systems throughout operation
• Establish and adjust furnace settings, including torch patterns
• Monitor vacuum, plasma, and helium systems during operation
• Monitor gauges, meters, instrumentation, and video systems
• Perform melting, casting, and ingot unloading operations
• Maintain accurate production and operating records
• Complete required data logging throughout the melting and casting process

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform basic furnace maintenance and routine cleaning
• Change molds, hearths, shields, feed devices, and other furnace components
• Perform vacuum system testing, leak detection, and basic troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot furnace and auxiliary equipment issues
• Assist with maintenance on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, and vacuum systems
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively as required
• Identify equipment issues and communicate problems to maintenance or production leadership
• Follow established maintenance and equipment procedures

Material Handling

• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
• Handle heavy rigging, piping, raw materials, and production components
• Safely load and unload materials and finished ingots
• Maintain organized work areas and housekeeping standards
• Follow proper material handling and safety procedures

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability and willingness to learn technical processes, furnace operation, and specialized technologies
• Basic math skills and ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures and technical documents
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and rotating schedules as needed
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces and industrial environments
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools

Preferred

• 2+ years of manufacturing, industrial, furnace, maintenance, welding, or mechanical experience
• Furnace, melt shop, foundry, casting, or metals manufacturing experience
• Trade school training or technical certification
• Forklift and overhead crane experience
• Welding, soldering, fabrication, or maintenance experience
• Experience with vacuum, plasma, or industrial furnace technologies

Work Environment

This position works in an industrial manufacturing environment and may involve:

• Exposure to heat, dust, fumes, and airborne particles
• Working around heavy machinery and moving equipment
• Standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting throughout the shift
• Working in hot and physically demanding conditions
• Exposure to loud noise levels
• Working around industrial furnace and casting equipment
• Working around electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, and vacuum systems

What We're Looking For

We are seeking dependable individuals with a strong work ethic, mechanical mindset, and willingness to learn specialized furnace and melting technologies.

Previous furnace, melt shop, foundry, casting, maintenance, or metals manufacturing experience is highly valued, but candidates with solid mechanical aptitude and industrial experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Traits

• Safety-focused
• Dependable and punctual
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented attitude
• Ability to learn quickly
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to quality workmanship
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding industrial environment

Career Opportunity

This position provides an opportunity to develop specialized experience in plasma melting, vacuum systems, metal casting, furnace operations, equipment maintenance, and advanced manufacturing processes.

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