Furnace Operator

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the process and all associated equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates the process in a safe and reliable manner.
• Operates in compliance with all health safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Interprets lab & process data and adjusts process to maintain quality output.
• Takes direction from Unit Manager and Lead Operator.
• Communicates process information and issues with other production operators maintenance & management.
• Supports Unit Manager maintenance and operations technicians as a team member.
• Maintains production and other company requirements.
• Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a high temperature refractory lined furnace used to produce molten glass two fuel fired boilers and a waste heat boiler and four pressure vessels (dissolvers).
• Makes necessary adjustments using industrial tools to valves vibrating conveyors etc. to ensure process reliability and performance.
• Interprets and reacts to instrumentation readings to control the process.
• Recognizes upset conditions and takes immediate and appropriate corrective actions.
• Performs and assists with maintenance as directed including preventive maintenance in accordance with training and skills.
• Responsible for raw material inventories on a daily basis.
• Routinely monitors environmental conditions in the plant and takes appropriate investigative & corrective actions and makes timely notifications

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

EHS Responsibilities

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Forklift,Calipers,Basic Math,Heavy Equipment Operation,Math,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Paving,Fireworks,Clamp Truck,Excavator,Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1