**Job Title: Furnace Operator | $29/HR | 3rd Shift** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Furnace Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for pre-casting preparation, managing the melting and pouring process, and handling post-casting duties. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate various types of equipment in a foundry environment. **Responsibilities** + Verify molds are prepped and positioned for casting. + Inspect molds for defects before use. + Load and transport materials needed for the casting process. + Operate and maintain air rollover melt and vacuum melter equipment. + Monitor melt temperatures and adjust as needed. + Control the pouring process to ensure accurate and consistent metal flow. + Stage molds for casting and load ovens as required. + Pack crucibles and prepare materials for melting. + Remove solidified castings from molds after cooling. + Perform initial inspections on cast parts for defects. + Handle, label, and transfer cast parts to the next stage of production. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of previous foundry experience + 2+ years of experience operating furnaces and heat treating + Comfortable lifting up to 70lbs **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous casting experience in a similar industry + Experience in grinding, sanding, assembly, and metal finishing + Knowledge of blueprint reading and quality assurance + Mechanical aptitude and experience with machine operation and packaging **Why Work Here?** This is a direct hire opportunity with a family-owned company that boasts a great culture and long employee tenure. Employees are offered competitive benefits and pay for the industry, including holidays and paid time off. **Work Environment** This position is in a foundry work environment, which can be extremely hot in the summer. To ensure the well-being of our employees, we offer extra breaks, drinks, and popsicles. Training will be conducted on the first shift for one month (6am-2:30pm), after which the role will transition to the third shift (9pm-5:30am) with a shift differential. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Willoughby, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $57000.00 - $57000.00/yr. Full time benefits, pay, PTO, employee appreciation and bonuses available. Annual merit increases as well as competitive shift differentials **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Willoughby,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 15, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.