Top 17 Furnace operator Jobs in Detroit, Mi

Furnace Operator (3rd shift)
Oerlikon —Plymouth, MI
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Upgrader Trainee - Furnace Operator
Heat Treating Services Corp of America —Pontiac, MI
- $17 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Furnace Operator
OSS_US269_US, Troy —Troy, MI
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Furnace Operator
B & D Thread Rolling Inc —Taylor, MI
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Furnace Operator (6p-6.30a)
OSS_US269_US, Troy —Troy, MI
- Rotating weekends
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Induction Furnace Operator
MNP Corporation —Redford, MI
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Math
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Heat Treat Furnace Operator
Hy-Vac Technologies, Inc. —Detroit, MI
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Furnace Operator
OSS_US269_US, Plymouth —Plymouth, MI
- Rotating shift
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Furnace Operator Annealing
MNP Corporation —Utica, MI
- $17.50 - $19.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Fair chance
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Welding Lathe Operator
SMS group Inc —Taylor, MI
- $23.50 - $27.05 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Heat Treat Furnace Operator
MNP Corporation —Utica, MI
- From $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Heat Treat Operator
MNP Corporation —Redford, MI
- $17 - $18 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Production Operator-3rd Shift
GNS Canton, LLC —Canton, MI
- Overtime
- Basic math
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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General Production
Dauch —Troy, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED

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Furnace Operator (3rd shift)

Oerlikon -
Plymouth, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Contamination control
Forklift
High school diploma or GED
Vocational training
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Furnace Operator (6pm – 6am rotational shift) for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role you will Meet or exceed safety, quality and production goals. Safely prepare, melt, and atomize metal powder following job instructions. This will include loading the furnace with raw materials, purging down with inert gas, power-up, taking temperatures, inspecting, and pouring the molten metal from a coreless induction furnace. Support activities associated with position include preparation and maintenance of the refractory furnace lining, maintenance of accurate production records, delivery of atomized products to the screening area, and cleaning the furnace and atomization system between alloys.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals.
Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work every day!

Your Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor induction melting equipment used in the gas atomization of nickel- and cobalt-based alloys. Responsibilities include furnace loading, purging the system with inert gas, powering up equipment, and pouring molten metal from a hydraulically positioned induction furnace.
Prepare, inspect, and maintain refractory furnace linings, maintaining continuous awareness of lining condition to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Measure, weigh, and combine raw materials in accordance with detailed work instructions.
Clean the furnace and atomization tank between alloy runs to maintain product integrity and prevent cross-contamination.
Perform routine maintenance and support activities, including replacement of power leads, disassembly of the atomization tank, and installation of gas delivery systems.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Follow process parameters outlined in the job traveler and accurately document all heats poured, including start and stop times, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics.
Identify in-process atomized material, transfer finished product to the screening area, and submit samples to the Quality Control laboratory per job traveler instructions.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Your Profile:

High School diploma or vocational technical training; experience may substitute.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Foundry experience preferred.
Basic math skills (decimals, fractions, percentages, weighted averages, etc.)
Strong customer focus - internal and external.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to safely operate cranes, forklift and/or powered industrial vehicles preferred.
Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and repetitive movement.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs throughout the shift.
Comfortability working in an occasionally hot environment.

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About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.

If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third-party vendor/agency requests.

Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Agencies

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Work Location: In person

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