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Furnace Operator

$18 per hour

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Furnace Operator Summary: A West Michigan based company specializing in die casting with over 40 years of manufacturing custom engineered die cast components is seeking Furnace Operator to join their team in Sparta on 1st shift. Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Grand Rapids, the organization has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Nation. This is a great long-term opportunity to join a team where you can grow and move within the company.


Furnace Operator Responsibilities:

  • Fills remelt furnace at required weight limits with scrap and ingot
  • Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of remelt and holding furnaces and operation of flux machine
  • Detect and report improper conditions, faulty equipment and defective material to proper supervisor
  • Removes scrap containers from cast and trim area
  • Ability to operate a forklift (Delivers molten metal to individual furnace by the use of forklift)
  • Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any furnace operation
  • Accurately enter work orders into QAD
Schedule & Pay:
  • 1st Shift, Monday - Thursday (5:00am - 3:20pm), and Fridays as needed
  • 2nd Shift, Monday - Thursday (4:00pm - 2:30am), and Fridays as needed
  • $18/HR + BOE
Furnace Operator Qualifications:
  • Must be able to withstand a hot work environment
  • HS diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Knowledge of basic math, reading and writing
  • Crane experience
  • Forklift experience
  • Must have excellent attention to detail
Apply Now! Location: Sparta, MI


Position Type: Full-time, Evaluation-Hire

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Grand Rapids, MI
1357
1760 44th St SW
#10
Grand Rapids, MI 49519
Vacancy posted 19 hours ago
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