Job Title:

Furnace Operator

Reports to:

Department Supervisor

Location:

Cleveland, Ohio

Travel Required:

N/A

Level/Salary Range:

Based on experience

Position Type:

Full-time

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Applications Accepted By:

Jvadini@alconindustries.com

Job Description

Summary:

The Furnace Operator is responsible for melting and refining metals, preparing them for casting. Furnace Operators operate furnaces, monitor temperatures, analyze samples, and ensure materials meet specifications. This role requires understanding of furnace operations, safety procedures, and the ability to use various tools for measurement and analysis

Role and Responsibilities              

• Prepare scrap metals for melting
• Weigh specific amounts of material for furnace charge, and load into induction melting furnace
• Responsible for operating an induction melting furnace
• Extract test samples from molten metal
• Verify chemistry of material
• Skim slag from surface molten metal, using scoop
• Operate and monitor furnace(s) per procedures and instructions
• Track and maintain adequate inventory of foundry products
• Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards as identified, and maintain cleanliness of the facility

Qualifications & Physical Demands:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-3 years foundry experience
• Experience in scrap industry preferred
• Metallurgy training or coursework a plus
• Experience operating an induction furnace preferred
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Basic math and reading skills
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently
• Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate and changes in weather
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and is occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Alcon Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.