Furnace Operator

Job Title: Machine OperatorJob DescriptionThis role operates and monitors production furnaces on a swing shift schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. You will schedule and run furnace loads, perform metallurgical inspections, and support material handling activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, load, start up, unload, and clean furnaces between each production run to maintain consistent throughput and product quality.
• Prioritize and schedule which lots will run in each furnace load to meet production requirements and deadlines.
• Perform metallurgical inspections after each run to determine product quality and verify that materials meet required specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance personnel to troubleshoot and resolve product quality issues and equipment maintenance problems.
• Use and clean Leco carbon analyzers to support metallurgical testing and analysis.
• Create metallurgical sample mounts and determine grain size to support quality control and process verification.
• Operate machines and production equipment safely and efficiently during the swing shift.
• Cover for other employees in the feedstock building, performing material handling tasks such as loading, unloading, and general production support.
• Handle general labor and production tasks as needed to support continuous operations.
• Follow all work instructions, safety procedures, and applicable standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Stand, sit, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms as required to complete daily tasks.
• Lift and move objects up to 30 pounds during the course of the workday while maintaining safe lifting practices.

Essential Skills

• At least one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating machines and production equipment, preferably furnaces, in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work instructions and safety-related procedures in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English regarding job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with production and material handling equipment.
• Capability to perform physical tasks, including standing, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, working on elevated platforms, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Attention to detail when performing metallurgical inspections, using analyzers, and preparing sample mounts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating furnaces on a swing shift schedule.
• Background in general production, material handling, loading, and unloading in a plant environment.
• Familiarity with metallurgical inspection processes, including creating sample mounts and determining grain size.
• Experience using Leco carbon analyzers or similar analytical equipment.
• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts and in environments with varying temperature and humidity.
• Strong safety mindset and consistent use of required personal protective equipment.

Why Work Here?You join a stable manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are core priorities. The swing shift schedule offers predictable hours from Tuesday to Saturday, allowing for consistent routines and work-life balance. You gain hands-on experience with specialized metallurgical processes and equipment, building valuable technical skills in a structured and supportive setting. Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a manufacturing plant environment that may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity and moving mechanical parts. The role follows a swing shift schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Personal protective equipment is required, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and, as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and other protective gear as required. The work involves standing, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, working on elevated platforms, and lifting up to 30 pounds throughout the shift. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, OR. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,OR.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.