Furnace Operator

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Maple Heights, OH, US

• Competitive Pay: Starting rate of $18.00 per hour
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• Consistent
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full-time position with overtime opportunities available.
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and more.
• Career Growth: Receive hands‑on training, develop valuable industrial skills, and build a long‑term career with opportunities for advancement.

• Perform inspections on material prior to processing, including measuring thickness, width, and length, and visually inspecting for irregularities that could affect equipment or product quality.
• Utilize inspection tools including tape measures and micrometers.
• Perform Brinell Hardness inspections for in‑process and final product acceptance.
• Operate lift trucks and overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
• Operate heat treat equipment while maintaining acceptable quality standards per internal and customer specifications.
• Learn and perform furnace operations, including lighting burners, priming pumps, operating filtration systems, cleaning filters, and understanding heat treat processes and computer controls.
• Complete equipment inspection forms, heat treat logs, and other production documentation.
• Record process parameters into controllers, computers, and Epicor LP systems.
• Maintain accurate plate identification, tagging, heat numbers, and traceability records.
• Participate and become actively engaged in the Company Traction & L10 Process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all company safety procedures and guidelines.

• Positive Attitude: Willingness to learn, work collaboratively, and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately inspect materials, record data, and maintain traceability.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable operating industrial equipment and learning technical processes.
• Strong Work Ethic: Dependable, punctual, and committed to producing quality work.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive motions, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and safely work in a manufacturing environment.
• Safety Focused: Ability to maintain visual and auditory awareness while performing duties safely.

• Manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Heat treat, furnace, or production equipment experience.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as tape measures and micrometers.
• Basic computer skills and experience entering production data.

We are a family‑owned company that has been in business for over 50 years providing industry‑leading products for customers around the world, including armor for the U.S. Military. We offer Union positions with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation, available overtime, annual increases, and a strong culture of long‑term employment, with many employees having more than 30 years of service.

At Clifton Steel, safety and training are top priorities. We are committed to helping our employees succeed by providing the tools, training, and support needed to build a rewarding long‑term career.