
Furnace Operator – 1st Shift
- Wichita, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- $1,500 sign-on retention bonus!
- Paid Holiday and paid time off.
- 401k with a match.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to work full-time, 40+ hours per week.
- Shift: 1st shift (Monday-Thursday 5 am- 3:30 pm)
- With observation, sets up, operates, and monitors heat treat equipment with moderate independence.
- Conducts basic operator equipment preventative maintenance tasks as required.
- Follows written procedures on shop traveler and/or customer paperwork.
- Prepares work for processing. Loads and unloads furnaces, bins, fixtures, baskets, etc.
- Brings any irregularity to the lead person or management.
- Promotes safety and good housekeeping practices.
- Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
- Demonstrate commitment to safety, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Accept constructive feedback and adhere to workplace policies and procedures.
- This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident cardholders.
- Experience Necessary: Six months to 1 year of experience in heat treating.
- Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must have basic knowledge of heat treating, testing, metallurgy, temperatures, etc.
- Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs, bend, lift, climb, stoop, and stand.
- Work Environment: Regularly exposed to heat, dust, noise, humidity, fumes, etc.
- May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.
- Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
- Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
- Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
- Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
- Ability to hear in person and via phone.