What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furnace Tender position at Libbey?
Libbey’s Furnace Tender position is responsible for maintaining glass quality & color, while maximizing furnace fuel efficiency.
- This is an hourly, union position.
- You must be available to work a 12-hour rotating shift (6-6).
- In the role, you will be exposed to extreme heat, noise, dirt, dust.
- You must be able to pass pre-employment testing including a background check, drug test, physical, and respirator fit test (cannot have facial hair).
- Monitor furnace operations, change setpoints, obtain glass samples, use oxygen-gas analyzer, take optical temperature readings.
- Adjust and clean burners, unplug cullet chutes, replace expendable refractories.
- Operate colorant forehearths, maintain colorant frit feeders.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Successfully pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test
- Ability to lift 55 lbs.
- Forklift operator license required
- Must be able to work a 12-hour swing shift
- Prior furnace experience preferred
- Must be able to work at heights
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment exposed to extreme heat, noise, oil, etc.
- Must pass pre-employment testing including physical capacity test, respirator fit test (no facial hair), drug screen and background check
- Visual ability to distinguish colors to determine proper color specifications
- Ability to hear specific sounds, such as alarm horns, fan sounds, burner sounds, air leaks, noises around the chargers, and motor sounds
Salary : $24