What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furnace Operator - 2nd Shift position at Bodycote?
Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Our staff are encouraged to develop their skills through professional career development and our in-house training resources.
At Bodycote what we do matters and as a member of our team, what you do matters too. Do you like to work with your hands handling components for automotive, aerospace, medical, general industrial, or oil & gas manufacturers? Come start a career with Bodycote as a furnace operator on our shop floor treating metal components with heat for durability and reliability. This very active position includes loading and unloading incoming components while learning to operate heat treatment furnaces. In addition, you will:
- Control and monitor heat treat furnaces while following written procedures on shop orders.
- Prepare work for processing; load and unload furnaces, bins, fixtures, baskets, etc.
- Bring any unusual problem or irregularity to the attention of a supervisor.
- Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping.
- This position will allow for cross-training and the development of additional skills.
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
- Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum six months experience in heat treating preferred, but not required.
- May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
- May need to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification.
- Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Candidates will need to train in the Cincinnati location for 3-4 months before full-time in Fairfield.
This position requires the following physical and mental demands consisting of, but not limited to the following:
- Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
- Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
- Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
- Ability to hear in person and via phone.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Bodycote has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment and for these reasons, all applicants in the United States who receive a conditional offer of employment must undergo a drug screen before employment begins.
Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
