Furnace Operator

Furnace Operator

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The Furnace Operator controls the operation of electric induction and resistance furnaces to melt and various non-ferrous alloys.

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned.

What We Need From You:

• High School diploma or GED required; experience in a foundry or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Math, computer and communication skills are necessary.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Physical work includes: (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%)
• 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.

Why You’ll Love Working For Us:​​​​​​

• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical and Dental coverages
• 401K
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.