B Furnace Operator 12pm-10pm

Purpose:

The B- Furnace Operator will operate the reverberatory furnace and auxiliary equipment necessary to charge, refine, and cast copper furnace heats.

Essential Functions:

• Receives instructions from supervisor

• Checks with previous shift operator for status of furnace and metal; checks charge sheet

• Mixes mud for skim bay and charge doors

• Adjusts equipment and metal conditions as required

• Opens and closes doors during charging, poles; and seals charge doors

• Makes recordings of times (charge, refine, poling, slagging and casting)

• Prepares blow pipes and blows down furnace

• Poles down furnace as needed

• Performs refractory repairs; occasionally assists in cleaning spills, slag build ups, etc.

• Works with crew in patching, spraying, and repairing furnace

• Reports any and all break downs or furnace issue to supervisor and maintenance

• Maintains good housekeeping in work area

Physical Requirements:

• Walking or standing 80% of the shift

• Lifting, bending, pulling, and pushing required

• Lifting up to 55 pounds

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma

• Must be able to operate mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts and cranes

• Ability to organize material on machines as scheduled

• Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed

• Must be able to work multiple shifts as needed

• Read micrometers, calipers and other measurement devices

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Basic computer skills

• Manufacturing experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Reading, PA 19605 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reading, PA 19605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person