Furnace Tender

Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At Libbey, we are MAKERS
. No matter what you do at Libbey, you contribute to the making of the finest glass and tabletop products in the world. At Libbey, your valuable impact makes a difference and together we live our legacy while shaping our future to win as one!

LIBBEY:
For Makers, By Makers. Since 1818!

Union: USW Local 700

Hourly Rate: $23.77

Shift: 12 Hour Swing shift (6-6)

Libbey’s Furnace Tender position is responsible for maintaining good glass quality & color, while maximizing furnace fuel efficiency.

• 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 fore hearths, maintain colorant frit feeders.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Successfully pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• 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

Libbey is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, free of harassment and discrimination.