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IKO North America · 4 hours ago

Furnace Technician

Home, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. They are seeking a Furnace Technician responsible for monitoring and maintaining batch storage, delivery, and furnace operations while ensuring safety and efficiency in the production process.

Building MaterialConstructionHome ImprovementHome RenovationManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Exceptional attendance including working every day, on time, as scheduled

Strong desire to work safely and help others also work safely. Take primary responsibility for their own safety. Follows all policies and procedures. Understands safety is a condition of employment

Monitors and maintains proper batch storage, delivery, weighing, and mixing

Works with QC and raw material carriers to approve unloading of raw materials into silos

Evaluates batch plant control systems data and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure process operates efficiently and remains in control

Monitors and controls glass formation in furnace and forehearth to ensure optimum mixing, melting, and furnace throughput. Monitors and adjusts critical process variables, including but not limited to, natural gas firing, electric boost power, pressure, temperature, flow rates, oxygen, bubblers, glass level, batch line, etc

Inspects furnace and forehearths per required frequency and takes appropriate action when issues are found

Assists in furnace changes, upsets, start-ups, shutdowns, repairs, and rebuilds

Guides and assists maintenance personnel in batch and furnace repairs. Performs minor repairs and process adjustments, as necessary

Maintains exceptional housekeeping and organization in all areas of responsibility including but not limited to batch house, furnace level, furnace sump level, forehearth level, and control room

Other duties as required

Qualification

Furnace operations experienceManufacturing experienceCommunication skillsSafety awarenessTeamwork

Required

Prior furnace operations experience

Three or more years of manufacturing experience

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions

Ability to work at times in a high temperature environment

Frequent lifting or moving materials up to 10 lbs

Required to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule including working days and nights and rotating frequently

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and grasp

Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights