Job Title: Furnace Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a Furnace Operator, where you will play a crucial role in the setup and operation of a vacuum atomization furnace. This position involves performing a variety of tasks, including cleaning, quality inspection, monitoring, and securing operations to ensure the efficient functioning of the furnace.

ResponsibilitiesPerform cleaning, quality inspection, monitoring, and securing operations to assist in the setup of a vacuum atomization furnace.Follow verbal and written instructions to perform repetitive tasks before, during, and after the atomization process.Assist in preparing raw material charges and operate the furnace control board.Make minor repairs on the furnace, atomization chamber, and other auxiliary equipment.Clean the atomization chamber and carry out housekeeping duties.Remove and replace the furnace lid and coils, and clean the interior of the furnace chamber and 'O' ring seal.Clean raw material charge and transport to charge area.Assist in the attachment and detachment of gas, electric, and water lines to furnace lid and tank.Utilize electric hoist to remove and replace furnace lid from furnace chamber.Clean inside of crucibles, patch cracks, and perform other repair tasks of crucibles prior to the next run.Adhere to CORE guidelines and perform CORE duties as required.Comply with all EH&S guidelines, including wearing required personal protective equipment such as respirator and mask.Carry out additional tasks within the scope and skill level of the position to support department objectives and skill development.Ability to work overtime when needed.Essential SkillsExperience in a production setting working with machines as a general production worker, machine operator, or plant laborer.Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.Ability and experience working in a hot environmentReliable transportation to ensure timely arrival at work each day.Additional Skills & QualificationsRequires High School Diploma or equivalent.Ability to provide US Work Authorization documentsAbility to work from heights up to 60 feet.Able to wear a respirator.Physically capable of bending, lifting, squatting, twisting, overhead reaching, standing for long periods (up to 8 hours), climbing stairs, and independently lifting up to 25 lbs.Why Work Here?

Enjoy excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, leave, PTO, and profit sharing/stock buying options. Experience shift differentials and yearly pay increases. Work with a premier worldwide Military and Defense contractor.

Work Environment

The work environment involves operating and maintaining machines in a hot, non-temperature controlled production setting. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment such as respirators and masks. The role demands physical capabilities including lifting, bending, and climbing, with flexibility for overtime work when needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clayville, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Hartford,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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