Job Title: Furnace Operator
Location: Lye (Dudley borough)
Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday 05:00am - 13:00pm (Must be flexible to do overtime until 15:00pm)
We are seeking an experienced Furnace Operator who is looking for a long-term permanent role! Join a well-established and growing foundry that truly puts its people first. With ongoing investment in the latest machinery, new plant, and a strong focus on training and development, this is a company that backs its team and builds for the future.
Responsibilities:
Operate a medium frequency, electric induction furnace - turn on and operate and control power input
Safely operate hydraulic systems to tilt and pour from a furnace
Understands the basic arrangement of a furnace body
Understand what earth leakage is
Understand what emergency water is for
Charge furnace - safely charge or add materials to furnaces
Remove slag from the furnace before testing and pouring
Casting - pouring moulds and/or operating OHC
Understand additions and can calculate the additions required
Understand energy requirements to melt metal - power Kilowatts, frequency and volts
Frit furnace refractory
Install and repair refractories
Monitor wear and lining performance
Qualification/experience:
Electric Induction Furnace Operating
Casting experience is preferred but not necessary
FLT Licence / experience is preferred
Overhead Crane experience is required
Benefits and working hours:
Monday - Friday (Plenty of overtime)
05:00 - 15:00 (option to stay on longer if you wish)
Overtime paid after 40 hours.
30-minute unpaid break.
Pension scheme.
Factory shutdowns.
Permanently employed directly by the business after 12 weeks of working through Oliver Rae.
Click apply now to be considered for our Furnace Operator position in Lye.
In the foundry's bustling environment, this work is both an art and a science-an essential contribution to the creation of durable, reliable metal components that form the backbone of countless industries.
Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors.
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