Job Summary
HTI is hosting a Direct Hiring Event for Aurubis Richmond seeking Furnace Operators for their location in Augusta, GA. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to join a cutting-edge startup with Aurubis, a global leader in non-ferrous metals and copper recycling, as they establish their high-tech, multi-metal recycling facility in Augusta. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build your career from the ground up in an innovative, sustainable environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our North American operations.
Shifts Available
- 12-hour Day & Night Shifts (4 days on 4 days off)
Perks of the Job
- Direct Hire
- Competitive Retirement Savings
- 401(k) & matching
- Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Disability insurance
- Generous Paid time off
- Income Protection
Requirements of the Furnace Operator
- Work experience in an operational environment is advantageous
- Driver's license for industrial trucks and overhead crane operation (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience with an oxygen burner lance and demolition robot (or willingness to obtain)
- Willingness to take responsibility and make decisions within equipment and process margins
- Open-minded, teamwork-oriented, result-driven, eager to learn, safety-conscious, and quality-aware.
- Self-reflective and open to constructive criticism
- Reliability and openness to change processes
- Must be willing and physically able to walk/work in, observe and spend time in a smelter environment
- Must be willing and physically able to work in intense heat situations
- Able to sit, stand and walk for varying periods of time in the plant
- Must be able to perform the following: walking, standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, using hand-to-finger movement, balancing, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping
Responsibilities of the Furnace Operator
As a Furnace Operator, you will be responsible for operating and managing smelting and refining process equipment. Our team, comprised of skilled operators with clearly defined roles, plays a crucial role in achieving high-quality results after comprehensive training.
- Utilize process control systems to respond to alarms, change parameters, and manage machinery
- Perform basic cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring operational spaces are tidy and equipment is well-maintained
- Use compressed air-driven tools for cleaning slag or molten metal
- Assist refractory operators in small equipment repairs
- Execute process steps, including equipment operation, material flux application, and remote control of overhead crane
- Follow up on process parameters, evaluate progress, and make decisions to achieve production goals
- Prepare and clean equipment before and after use, ensuring adherence to official work instructions
- Resolve minor malfunctions and participate in continuous improvement processes
- Maintain material silos and conveyors, ensure material flow, remove material build-ups and blockages, and clean the equipment
Job Location
Aurubis - 439 Valencia Way, Augusta, GA 30906
HTI and Aurubis are Equal Opportunity Employers M/D/F/V/SO.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
