**Job Title: Furnace Operator** **Job Description** A metalworking company in Goshen is seeking a dedicated 3rd shift Furnace Operator. Training will occur on the 1st shift until qualification, which can take up to one year, after which you will transition to the 3rd shift. The role involves working in a rotation with two others to clean out the furnace, melt materials, and operate the control room. Responsibilities include pouring chemicals into the furnace, which operates at temperatures between 2900 - 3100 degrees, and working with molten metal. Training on forklift and crane operation will be provided. The environment is extremely hot and dirty, requiring a high level of safety and attention to detail. On average, 7-10 melts are performed daily. **Responsibilities** + Clean out the furnace. + Melt materials in the furnace. + Operate the control room. + Pour chemicals into the furnace. + Work with molten metal. + Operate forklifts and cranes. + Ensure safety and attention to detail in a high-temperature environment. **Essential Skills** + Experience with molten metal operations. + Understanding of power supply. + Experience with machine or furnace operation. + Ability to handle high temperatures (40 degrees hotter than outside). **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Foundry experience. + Previous furnace operating experience. + Preventive maintenance skills. + Mechanically inclined. + Experience with heat treating and heavy lifting. **Why Work Here?** This is a well-established company offering good benefits and regular performance reviews at 30, 60, and 90 days. **Work Environment** The work environment is extremely hot and dirty, with temperatures inside being 40 degrees hotter than outside. The facility is not climate-controlled. Fireproof suits are provided to ensure safety while working with molten metal. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Goshen, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $49000.00 - $54080.00 -16 health insurance plans to choose from -3 vision plans to choose from -Benefits start day 1! (as a Kennametal employee!) -Vision, STD, LTD, Life Ins, etc. -6% 401k match, fully vested immediately -Company regularly evaluates cost of living/pay & increases as needed **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Goshen,IN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 2024. **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.