Furnace Operator (7:00am to 3:30pm)

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Furnace Operator

Essential Functions:

• Regulates the temperature of the furnace and charges a mixture of gates, scrap, and ingot in the correct proportions and of the correct alloy.
• Adds the necessary fluxes and master alloys to each heat.
• Degasses metal as required and tests for presence of gas in molten metal.
• Removes molten metal from furnace when metal is at proper pouring temperature.
• Records temperature and treatment additions for quality control requirements.
• Removes slag from molten metal, transports ladles of metal to proper molding line and pours metal into molds at the proper height and rate, compatible with the size and structure of the casting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Math
• Computer and communication skills are necessary
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent work experience and skill development required.
• Experience in a foundry or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Demands: (The work is classified as Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles.)

Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)

Lifting Demands:

• Lift 100 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to waist.
• Lift 75 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to chest.
• Lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to shoulder
• Carry 75 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 25 feet.

Postural Demands:

• Standing - frequent to continuous
• Walking - occasional to frequent
• Bending/stooping - occasional
• Squatting/kneeling - occasional

Why join us? G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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