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Job Title: Furnace Operator

Job Description

The Furnace Operator will be responsible for preparing schedules, equipment, metal, and molds prior to furnace operation. The role involves pouring high-quality castings, verifying shell identification and metal assignments, inspecting and cleaning shells, and implementing solutions to identified problems. The operator will install fixtures, insulation, filters, tundish, and covers per technique card and SOPs. The Furnace Operator will also be responsible for loading and firing burnout furnaces, monitoring cycles, changing pots and leads, and documenting work performed.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare schedules, equipment, metal, and molds prior to furnace operation.

+ Create and follow the written furnace plan.

+ Review casting schedules and communicate requirements with leads.

+ Pour high-quality castings using every method available.

+ Verify shell identification and metal assignments according to casting schedule and technique card.

+ Inspect and clean shells in preparation for casting.

+ Identify problems and opportunities and implement solutions.

+ Install fixtures, insulation, filters, tundish, and covers as per technique card and SOPs.

+ Load and fire burnout furnaces, prepare maps, and monitor cycles for proper operation and repair.

+ Change pots, leads, and furnace oil as needed.

+ Check vacuum levels, power supply, hydraulics, and other furnace systems for proper operation.

+ Verify weights and load metal alloy charges into slip pots and crucibles.

+ Efficiently melt and pour alloys into molds according to procedures and work instructions.

+ Operate equipment including induction melting, hydraulic systems, doors, cranes, and hoists.

+ Maintain process control parameters and records during melting and casting.

+ Perform and record calibrations.

+ Operate computer systems.

+ Transfer hot molds from burnout to casting furnaces.

+ Document observations using PVN & Casting Feedback Forms.

+ Maintain furnaces and support equipment to minimize downtime and cost while maximizing furnace output.

+ Clean and/or have responsibility for regular furnace cleaning.

+ Maintain a clean, organized work area.

+ Perform regular minor maintenance, calibrations, and preventive maintenance on equipment.

+ Troubleshoot furnace problems and assist craftsmen on repairs.

+ Record equipment performance, identify changes, and initiate corrections.

+ Maintain neat and accurate logs, production reports, and process control records.

+ Provide work direction, training, and working supervision to others as assigned.

+ Participate in audits, experiments, and improvement teams.

+ Promote teamwork.

+ Promote safe practices, equipment, and facilities by example and methods.

Essential Skills

+ Production experience

+ Tool use

+ Mechanical aptitude

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Achieve 90% or better on Industrial Skills Test

+ Complete NCRC Testing

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Environment

The work environment involves serving aerospace, power, and general industrial markets worldwide. It includes the manufacture of large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The role requires precision and attention to detail in the production of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and general industrial markets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.92 - $29.92/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.