Vitesse Systems is looking for a Furnace Operator Trainee to join the team in Carson City, NV! We bring the heat, make the bond, and strengthen the future – one part at a time!
About Vitesse Systems
At Vitesse Systems, we’re dedicated to ‘Enabling Possible’. With over 55 years of trailblazing innovation, our hardware powers over 300 satellites and countless military missions. We’re the trusted partner for industry leaders, providing complete end-to-end program solutions.
Our Core Values
Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.
Our Benefits
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3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
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10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
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Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
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401K Employer Match
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Company-paid Life Insurance
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Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
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Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
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Generous Referral Program
The Role
The Furnace Operator Trainee will observe furnace runs, programs, charts, gauges, and recording instruments. This role will be responsible for making critical decisions in a manufacturing environment. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.
Key Responsibilities
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Work closely with quality, engineering, and customers
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Loading/unloading parts on a furnace base/grate
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Setting up load thermocouples as per specifications
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Observe furnace runs, programs, charts, gauges, and recording instruments
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Capable of making “required” changes without supervision
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Reporting of non-conformances through NCR’s
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Responsible for reporting to work on a timely/daily basis
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Following all safety rules and regulations
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Possess multi-tasking capabilities
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Reporting non-conformities to the Supervisor/manager
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Setting up a furnace load using fixtures, graphite’s, ceramics, and weights
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Operating the forklift trucks
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Operating cranes and shop equipment
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Uphold the company core values
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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Experience working with heavy machinery or in a manufacturing environment (Nice to have but not required – We’re willing to train!)
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Must be able to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
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Must be capable of reading drawings and inspecting the work being performed.
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Ability to comprehend written and/or verbal instructions
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Must be able to read prints/schematics
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Experienced in working with inspection tools, shop equipment, such as: Running the Aqueous Ultrasonic Wash Tank, Forklift Truck, Cranes, and etc.
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Must understand and meet the following: Quality, engineering, and customer requirements
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Ability to setup furnace load per w/o requirements, spec, photos, verbal instructions, etc.
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Possess working knowledge of alloys, alloy application, and mixing alloys
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Reporting results and data directly to supervisors, managers, and quality
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Must have good documentation and organizational skills
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Disciplined in following safety signs, warnings, and labels
Vitesse Systems Parent, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:
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Is not a United States citizen
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Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
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Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)
Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.
