Furnace Operator M-Th 6a-4p

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Set up the furnace controls for proper cycle time by glass size, type, thickness and color according to established operating procedures.
• Varies cycle time and quench pressure as necessary to adjust for variations in operating conditions to obtain acceptable products.
• Stays close to the furnace controls.
• Directs unloading of the glass from the furnace in the event of power outage.
• Keeps track of breakage and loss and monitors furnace yield.
• Works with the Line Lead, Supervisor and Quality Assurance to minimize line loss.
• Maintains an awareness of the line and intercompany quality standards and how to apply them.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance, unloader/packers and recorder to monitor adherence to standards.
• Performs various quality checks, following the final inspection criteria document.
• Maintains and updates records of operating conditions, quality problems, and furnace maintenance.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with all department employees.
• Participates in Viracon’s Continuous Improvement efforts by understanding his/her team’s performance and actively implementing and supporting process improvements.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Maintains a neat and orderly work area throughout the workday.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with all department employees.
• Performs duties in a safe manner, using all approved safety equipment as instructed.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties in other production areas as necessary to meet production schedules or to balance the workload.
• Trains new furnace operators and provides update information to all other operators as conditions or available technology change.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions (English).
• Mathematical skills as related to measurements.
• Familiar with operating power tools.
• Ability to take supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team member.
• Must be able to safely perform essential job responsibilities.
• Regular full-time attendance.
• Promotes Viracon in a positive manner and obeys all policies.

Additional Qualifications

• For Furnace Operator 2 Employee must have been in the Furnace Operator 1 position for 1 year.
• Successfully complete Furnace Operator modules 1-4.
• Must complete Furnace Operator assessment.