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Furnace Operator
PQ Corporation —Gurnee, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Forge / Metal Work / Manufacturing /Entry Level & More
SCOT FORGE —Spring Grove, IL
- $17.00 - $23.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Manufacturing- Production- Entry Level & More
SCOT FORGE —Spring Grove, IL
- $17.00 - $26.75 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Production Machine Operator
Hyperion Materials & Technologies —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $18 - $26 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Metals Technology Corporation —Carol Stream, IL
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Sheet Metal Machine Operator
Grieve Corp. —Round Lake, IL
- $25.53 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 401(k) matching
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Furnace Operator - 2nd Shift
Combined Metals Company, LLC —Elgin, IL
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
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Brazing Operator 2 (2nd Shift)
Procoplast —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $20.31 - $29.45 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Brazing Operator 2 (2nd Shift)
Methode Electronics, Inc. —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $20.31 - $29.45 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Austemper Furnace Operator 3rd Shift
Metals Technology Corporation —Carol Stream, IL
- $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- English
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Heat Treat/ Control Room operator
Elgin Industries —Elgin, IL
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Multi Machine Operator I (1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift Available)
T C Industries —Crystal Lake, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Forklift
- Entry level
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Heat Treat Operator - Manufacturing - Production
SCOT FORGE —Spring Grove, IL
- $17.00 - $24.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Brazing Technician - 2nd Shift
ERA Industries LLC —Elk Grove Village, IL
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
- Entry level
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SCOT FORGE —Spring Grove, IL
Helpful experience includes metal fabrication, heavy equipment operator, machine operator, roofing, seal coating, forging, casting, measurements, band saws,…
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1st SHIFT FURNACE OPERATOR
Parker Trutec —Springfield, OH
The C Grade Operator will work closely with the A and B Grade Operators to further develop operating knowledge and expertise.
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Furnace Operator

PQ Corporation -
Gurnee, IL

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Computer operation
Computer literacy
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

Gurnee, IL, US

Full-time

Company Description

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ’s products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Job Description

The Furnace Operator is empowered to make decisions and take actions as required to meet daily and long-term goals. The Operator works under minimum supervision in a team environment to:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with procedures while meeting production needs.
Operate production processing and material handling systems, some by computer control.
Monitor system outputs – including charts, gauges, flow indicators, and computer displays.
Control, adjust rates as required to balance related process systems.
Perform quality control tests on process samples for process control and assurance of product quality.
Daily requirement is to lift up to 60 pounds. Stands or walks with intermittent climbing. Requires visual acuity.
Exercises judgment, discretion, and rapid decision making in situations involving operational problems, unexpected occurrences, etc., often independently.
Maintain safe working conditions and practices.
Assure maintenance of environmental control of plant facility as dictated by permits and state regulations, including working with the environmental department for the safe and orderly disposal of hazardous waste.
Communicate problems, instructions, observations, and request orally and in writing to team members and other departments.
Qualifications
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Operates the liquid sodium silicate plant. Schedules the batch making, reacting, and processing of liquid sodium silicate according to standard operating procedures (SOP’S). Responds to system alarms by determining problem and taking corrective action.
Controls the processes through the use of statistical process control, to include:
- Sampling and performing tests as needed.
- Setting up and plotting data on control charts.
- Diagnosing process and taking action as required.
Performs key coordinating duties for emergency response situations; notifying and working with police, fire and ambulance personnel as required.
Exhibits all skill requirements for production operations, operates any production equipment, and performs miscellaneous duties as needed.
Performs quality control tests according to SPP’S to include:
- Product Baume’
- Product % Na2O
- Product Ratio
- Product LPC
- Product Viscosity
- Product Turbidity
Communicates process problems, instructions, observations, and requests in writing through the use of established systems, including:
- Production data sheets
- ePac CMMS
- Microsoft Outlook

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent education
Prior background working in industrial production, preferably a chemical processing facility is desirable
Forklift Certification
Good interpersonal skills, works well in a team environment
Able to follow written and verbal instruction
Able to follow written and verbal instruction
Able to demonstrate basic computer skills including Microsoft Office products
Able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude

Additional Information

EHS Responsibilities

Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

PQ is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click on the link to read Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov). For more information, please review the link Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).

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