Furnace Operator (6p-6.30a)

About the role

We are looking for a Furnace Operator for our Troy, MI facility. In this role you will safely prepare, melt, and atomize metal powder following job instructions.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed all safety, environmental, and health goals for department
• Meet or exceed quality goals and productivity targets for production orders
• Contribute to continual improvement activities
• Operate and monitor of induction melting equipment used for the gas atomization of nickel and cobalt based alloys
• Prepare and maintain refractory furnace lining while maintaining a constant awareness of the condition of the refractory lining
• Measure, weigh, and combine raw materials based on specific instructions
• Clean the furnace and atomization tank between alloys
• Perform routine maintenance and support activities (e.g. replacement of power leads, disassembly of atomization tank, installation of gas delivery system)
• Utilize process parameters specified in the job traveler
• Accurately record heats poured noting characteristics such as start and stop time, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Basic math skills, organization ability, and mechanical knowledge
• Ability to perform physical tasks, i.e. lifting, bending, standing, etc.
• Ability to safely operate cranes and powered industrial vehicles preferred
• Proficient in Mathematics (Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Weighted Averages)
• Strong customer focus - internal and external
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work 12- hour shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role preferred
• Knowledge of metallurgy and metalworking processes

Skills

• Mathematics (Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Weighted Averages)
• Customer focus - internal and external
• Organizational and communication skills
• Physical task abilities (lifting, bending, standing, etc.)
• Safety and environmental awareness
• Computer literacy

Benefits

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work every day!

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Night shift (6p-6.30a) with a two week rotating scheduling working every other weekend. You will train on day shift, then transition to nights.