Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Furnace Operator

This role supports furnace operations by helping prepare for and unload brazing furnace runs used in the production of heat transfer units. While not responsible for full furnace operations at all times, this position is expected to operate the furnace during periods when the Furnace Technician is unavailable. Approximately 50–75% of the workday will be dedicated to furnace-related tasks, with the remainder spent supporting other areas of production.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Furnace Technician to ensure smooth preparation, operation, and completion of furnace runs
• Assist in preparing units for brazing by inspecting components and accurately completing furnace logs
• Unload furnaces following a run and help with post-run inspections and handling of finished units
• Step into furnace operation duties as needed during Furnace Technician absence, using established programs and procedures
• Confirm proper furnace program, setup, and safety checks prior to operation
• Support basic quality checks and documentation of brazed components
• Follow job travelers, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
• Use appropriate safety equipment and tools when performing all tasks
• Provide support to secondary manufacturing departments as needed, with a preference for experience in the Stack area
• Perform basic maintenance tasks under the direction of the Furnace Technician or supervisor
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or technical school diploma or equivalent in relevant work experience preferred
• Proficient in accurate use of micrometers, calipers, scales, and other measuring tools
• Ability to read and work to set tolerances and work from blueprints
• Ability to set-up and operate braze furnace
• Experience in the Stack department is preferred
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and/or correspondence
• Mechanically inclined and possesses an exceptional degree of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw and apply valid conclusions
• Basic mathematical skills required to set-up and operate brazing process
• Ability to be cross trained throughout manufacturing facility
• Ability to work in a team-fostered environment

Benefits

• Pay based on skill and experience ($20-$25/hr) plus $2/hr 2nd shift differential
• Health Insurance plus Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Boyd is the world's leading innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions that make customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.