Charger

Purpose of the Position:Manage the equipment and hardware needs for a high-volume production glass hot shop.? Source equipment and materials, or, design, fabricate and provide equipment or hardware needed.? Oversight and management of general maintenance and mechanical issues in the hot shop.? Primary Duties:FurnacesStart charging furnaces at beginning of shift, increasing furnace temperature Fill glass tanks with pre-heated cullet from cullet annealers. This is typically between  500 and 1800 pounds of glass in total. Collect cullet (typically 12 bags per load) from storage area Refill each 25lb chute and place in cullet annealer Be sure charge is on time and run program on furnaces AnnealersUnload glassybaby from annealer and set annealer programs Check elements/fuses in both annealers to ensure they are working properly Run program on annealers Unload babies into tubs and set annealer program When unloading an event, tape each piece and write the person’s name on it Shop MaintenanceShop maintenance including sweep, hose, and squeegee shop Re-organize and replace all furniture Straighten blow pipes as time permits Empty hot shop garbage cans Cork any necessary molds (2-4 molds, typically) Unload any unused color from color box Fully load color box and indicate on color sheet which color is which Make sure gas lines are turned off and bled Retrieve tubs from shed Sweep, hose, and squeegee shop (including behind the hood) Turn off lights and make sure all doors are locked Sunday’s Extra DutiesArrive at scheduled time and turn up furnaces to begin charging Completely empty and refill glass tank designated for that week Cork as many molds as possible Empty the pipe trough Help with any odd jobs where tech might need assistance  Knowledge, Skill, and AbilitiesAbility to multitask, managing many different projects with varying degrees of urgency and frequent changes. High standards and attention to detailAbility to think quickly and critically, with excellent problem-solving skills. Self-starter and proactive; ability to work independently without supervisionEducation, Experience, Certifications, LicensesHS Diploma or equivalent Mechanical training a plusPrevious hot shop work Physical DemandsAbility to work nights and weekendsAbility to lift 55lbs frequently  Frequent standing, walking, bending, stopping, crouching and climbingFrequent use of hands to grasp and handleCourteous with clear verbal and written communicationAbility to work without supervision Ability to work in work environment where noise level is usually moderateBenefitsPaid WA Sick Leave401K with a Matchglassybaby PerksCompensation details: 22-22 Hourly WagePIcd1d4e25ee9d-25405-39180281

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