Foundry Furnace Operator

Description

Department: Deck Department
Reports To: Deck Supervisor
Location: Evansville, Wisconsin
Classification: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Shift: Second Shift
Compensation: $22.00–$27.00 per hour, including the applicable shift differential, depending on experience and qualifications

Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

Overtime may be required based on production and operational needs. Friday Overtime as needed. Approximately every eight weeks, Saturday overtime may be required for furnace relining.

The Foundry Furnace Operator is responsible for safely operating and monitoring electric induction furnaces used to melt metal for foundry production. This position prepares, charges, melts, treats, and pours molten metal while maintaining the required temperatures, chemical composition, and production standards.

This is a highly responsible, safety-critical position. The Furnace Operator works directly with molten metal, extreme heat, heavy materials, hazardous equipment, dust, fumes, and other demanding foundry conditions. Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and strict compliance with all operating and safety procedures are required.

Mistakes or failure to follow procedures can result in serious injury or death, fires, explosions, equipment damage, environmental incidents, production shutdowns, substantial financial losses, and risks to employees, the organization, and the surrounding community.

Because the furnace requires continuous monitoring, the Furnace Operator cannot leave the work area or take unscheduled breaks without authorization and appropriate trained relief coverage.

The Foundry Furnace Operator is responsible for safely operating and monitoring electric induction furnaces used to melt metal for foundry production. This position prepares, charges, melts, treats, and pours molten metal while maintaining the required temperatures, chemical composition, and production standards.

This is a highly responsible, safety-critical position. The Furnace Operator works directly with molten metal, extreme heat, heavy materials, hazardous equipment, dust, fumes, and other demanding foundry conditions. Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and strict compliance with all operating and safety procedures are required.

Mistakes or failure to follow procedures can result in serious injury or death, fires, explosions, equipment damage, environmental incidents, production shutdowns, substantial financial losses, and risks to employees, the organization, and the surrounding community.

Because the furnace requires continuous monitoring, the Furnace Operator cannot leave the work area or take unscheduled breaks without authorization and appropriate trained relief coverage.

• Operate and continuously monitor electric induction furnaces and related equipment used to melt metal.
• Prepare, charge, melt, treat, and transfer molten metal according to established formulas, specifications, schedules, and operating procedures.
• Select, weigh, and load the correct combination of metals, alloys, and other materials into the furnace.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, power levels, melt conditions, and equipment controls throughout the melting process.
• Take metal samples and temperature readings to verify that required specifications are met.
• Make authorized adjustments to chemical composition and temperature based on test results, specifications, and established procedures.
• Coordinate with foundry employees, supervisors, quality personnel, and other departments to ensure molten metal is available when needed.
• Safely tap, transfer, and pour molten metal using…