Furnace Operator (6p-6.30a)
We are looking for a Furnace Operator (6p-6.30a with rotating weekends) for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role you will safely prepare, melt, and atomize metal powder following job instructions. This will include loading the furnace with raw materials, purging down with inert gas, power-up, taking temperatures, inspecting, and pouring the molten metal from a coreless induction furnace.
We offer:
Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!
The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Your Responsibilities:
Operation and monitoring of induction melting equipment used for the gas atomization of nickel and cobalt based alloys
Measure, weigh, and combine raw materials based on specific instructions
Clean the furnace and atomization tank between alloys
Perform routine maintenance and support activities (e.g. replacement of power leads, disassembly of atomization tank, installation of gas delivery system).
Maintain cleanliness of the work area
Maintain accurate records of heats poured noting characteristics such as start and stop time, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics
Responsible for the identification of in-process atomized material, transfer of atomized product to the screening area, and submission of samples to the QC laboratory per instructions on the job traveler
Performs other duties as required
Your Profile:
High School diploma or vocational technical training
Basic mechanical knowledge
Foundry experience preferred
Basic math skills and organization ability
Ability to safely operate cranes and powered industrial vehicles
Ability to work an overnight shift
Ability to perform physical tasks, i.e. lifting, bending
Why Oerlikon:
Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our people's growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.
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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!
About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
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