Furnace Operator - 1st Shift

Combined Metals Job OpportunityCombined Metals is a premier North American processor and specialty strip and wire distributor built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combined Metals is North America's largest independent processor and distributor of specialty strips and wire. Combined Metals has nine service centers supporting over 3,000 customers in the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Electrification, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Decades of quality and reliability have made Combined Metals™ a chosen source in performance applications.ResponsibilitiesObserve all safety rules and wear all PPE as required.Operate a forklift.Properly use a micrometer, welder, cutters, and a caliper.Check work orders, and properly select processed material checking for weight, alloy, size, and quality.Properly fill out all documentation, work orders, tags, timesheets, etc.Transport and load processed coils for annealing using a forklift.Start up and shut down the furnace, set up and operate the control panels & edge guide system.Observe diagnosis and repair of minor problems.Must be able to run equipment without direct supervision.Using of spot welder for gauge and type adjustments.Properly select the temperature and atmosphere required for annealing, size, case and speed.Select cores that will ensure uniformity of stack, weight, and customer requirements.Observe visual inspection of the strip for proper quality.Weld and grind butt welds.Check concentration, temperature, voltage, and overall operation of equipment.Transport coils for further processing using the forklift.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Must be able to pass the company mechanical test.Manufacturing experience preferred.Sufficient ability to maintain records and reports.Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.Working knowledge of measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).Understanding of production procedures.Analytical skills.Attention to detail.Teamwork and communication skills.Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear).Mechanical aptitude.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.