Furnace Operator - 3rd Shift
Position Description
We are committed to hiring top talent into our operations teams to deliver world-class services. We look for self-motivated and goal-oriented people eager to learn our trade and be a part of our growing team. We value individuals who are problem solvers, team workers and maintain a bright, positive attitude. If you like a fast-paced work environment to learn lifelong skills, we welcome your completed application.
Position Location: 1511 Pearl Street, Waukesha, WI 53189 OR 303 Travis Ln,
Position Hours: 3rd Shift, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Monday - Friday
Position Wage: $22.60 - $38.42 per hour (13% shift differential included) Salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate. It is common to be hired at the lower to middle end of a salary range and while it is possible to be hired at the higher end, it often requires unique circumstances, such as proven experience.
Company Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) - Company matched 50% on the 1st 4%.
- Paid Time Off - Accrued annually with 80 hours for the first year of service
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to employee
- Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans at no cost to the employee
- Referral program: When a new employee completes onboarding, the referring employee earns $500. When the new employee stays longer than 6 months, the referring employee earns $1,000.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in ThermTech's Insurance
o ThermTech provides the opportunity to earn enough HSA funds to offset the deductible of health insurance when employee and spouse (if applicable) have a yearly physical with ThermTech's On-Site Clinic and participate in the Employee Wellness Program.
- Employee assistance program: Confidential 24/7 support and short-term counseling
- Tuition reimbursement / Professional development assistance.
- Other: On-site Clinic services (On-demand Urgent and Primary Care, Virtual Video Visits, Chiropractic Care, and Health Coaching) available to all employees and their family, at no additional costs, even if they are not covered by ThermTech's health insurance.
o Discounted Standard Process supplements.
- Free Uniforms, Safety Equipment, and Employee recognition (PIN) program
For more information, please visit our website: www.thermtech.net
Job Description:
Summary: Responsibilities will include working in several different production areas and being adaptable to fulfill the needs of fellow team members. Inspecting equipment throughout the shop and promptly reporting any concerns to the shift foreman will be crucial.
Job Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Read productions schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences and work instructions for customer parts.
- Record times that parts begin and end operations to document that objects have completed operations(s) and process(es)
- Adjust controls according to work instructions, using thermal instruments and charts, dials and gauges of furnaces
- Test parts for hardness, using hardness testing equipment, or by examining samples
- Verifying products meet customer requirements, identifies nonconformities, communicating & documenting issues
- Ensure that all tooling is properly stored and organized according to procedures
- Perform all necessary quality checks for hardness & critical dimensions
- Input all necessary part data into Bluestreak system
- Note any quality concerns that arise during operation via Bluestreak nonconformance system
- Notify maintenance staff for any equipment quality issues
- Package parts according to customer requirements
- Instruct new workers in machine operation
- Maintain furnace equipment as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, a non-resident, authorized to work in the U.S. without ThermTech sponsorship). ThermTech does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.
- This position must satisfy ITAR (DSP-5) compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be a lawful permanent resident [8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)] or a protected individual [8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)]. Employment of Foreign Persons(s) [22 CFR 120.63] will be contingent on receiving the DSP-5 license from the US State Department.
- All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test & background check.
- May be required to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification
- May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of but are not limited to the following:
- Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods in a non-climate controlled industrial environment
- Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
- Capable of lifting and carrying at least 25-pound objects throughout shift
- Must be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
- Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
- Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform fundamental mathematical skills and concepts (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and the basics of algebra and geometry).
- Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
- Ability to hear in person and via phone.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience: Prior factory work or Heat Treating experience preferred
Hard Skills:
- Basic computer skills
- Safety-focused mindset
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Adaptability
- Self-motivated
- Able to work collaboratively with others
- Willingness to learn & take direction