Furnace Tech Level 1

JOB TITLE: FURNACE TECH DEPARTMENT: FOUNDRYPAY LEVEL: H06 JOB FUNCTION:The Foundry Furnace Tech must be able to perform all operations and operate equipment efficiently in performing duties.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Must be able to operate 3 Vacuum furnaces, equiax, D.S. and single crystal and be able to accurately record all necessary information.Operate furnace to produce quality products within specified parameters.Ram crucibles on all furnaces, change over on D.S. susceptors/coils and melt coilsMaintain furnaces by performing specified PM’s and cleaning furnace chambers for optimum performance, load and unload preheat furnacesMust be able to interpret and perform all duties according to PES’s and OI, and special lot instructions. Knowledge of OI a must.Record on a daily basis all work performed and the correct distribution of the work time identifying same by the operational codesMaintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Follow all safety rulesSuggestions for improving foundry functions and puter skills a plus.Operate a forkliftExtreme heat involved.Heavy lifting required (up to 30 pounds).Must comply to 6S requirements.Must understand and comply to departmental safety requirements.Ability to train workers and encourage team skills.Assist in decisions to operate furnace under questionable conditions.Leader of preheat operator.Must exhibit initiative to meet plant and departmental goals for cost, safety, quality, and delivery.EDUCATION:High school education.EXPERIENCE:One month Basic OJT.Three months training ITIATIVE AND INGENUITY:Normal initiative and ingenuity.Maintain work area to meet department standards.Verbal and written communication inter-department (maintenance, erg, etc.)EFFORT:Normal effort required. Must be able to lift 16-30 pounds approximately 5 times per hour. Hoist used for weights above 30 pounds.RESPONSIBILITY:Follow verbal instructions and communicate across shifts. Must be willing to work daily overtime and weekend overtime as necessary.THE ABOVE COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRING EQUIVALENT OR LESSER SKILLS. /generated inline style / All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. /generated inline style / This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees. /generated inline style / /generated inline style /

Created: 2025-09-29