Furnace Operator & Dock Technician - Hoover & Strong

Hoover & Strong, founded in 1912, is a family-owned jewelry manufacturer and refiner that makes over 30,000 eco-friendly and responsibly sourced jewelry products, all made in the USA. Our team of 90 dedicated coworkers have created a family-oriented work environment that encourages sharing of ideas and responsible practices in a Lean Manufacturing factory. Our work ethic is strong. We provide high-quality products and professional services in a comfortable, casual, non-corporate atmosphere with respect and appreciation for one another

Make a difference in YOUR life and become a part of the Hoover Family!

Position Overview: The Furnace Operator & Dock Technician is responsible for measuring, grading and loading raw materials into furnaces and smelting equipment. The successful candidate will load and unload shipments, maintain accurate records, be comfortable working around furnaces and smelting equipment, and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

Starting Hourly Rate: $19.00

Responsibilities:

Sweeps Furnace/Loading Dock - 65%

• Loads furnaces daily with customer scrap lots containing towels, gloves, dirt, paper, rags, dust and precious metal
• Runs ball mills to further pulverize debris from customer sweeps lots
• Organizes and segregates customer lots keeping them with designated paperwork
• Weighs, photographs and writes description of customer sweeps lots
• Documents dock inventory accurately (slag, crucibles, hydroxides and AgCI)
• Operates fork lift (can be trained) to receive shipments from outside vendors - unload trucks.
• Prepare outgoing shipments and proper paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

Smelting - 35%

• Required daily to smelt material in a high temperature induction furnace to produce metal bullion
• Cleans, drills and processes bullion for assay testing
• Uses organizational skills to keep customer lots separate throughout the smelting process
• Performs equipment maintenance including furnace and filtration system maintenance
• Communicates with lead to determine status of assigned projects
• Maintains work area in clean, safe, and orderly manner
• Uses proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation
• Measures and records data with accuracy for input into internal job tracking system including weights and pertinent figures

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED
• Must have the ability to follow all safety policies and help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and federal and state requirements.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change in work demands, and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to ensure accuracy, accountability, and be detail oriented.
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting or kneeling
• Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 60 lbs.)
• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Paid Time Off - 14 days (pro-rated first year)
• Nine paid holidays
• Eligibility for 401k, with Company Profit Sharing contributions
• Company contribution to your Medical and Dental plans
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Vision and Supplemental Insurance Available
• Company paid Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
• Performance bonuses and Spot Awards
• Monthly luncheons, cookouts and other fun activities
• Days Only - No Shift Work

All applicants must complete the online application. We cannot accept resumes without the online application. Candidates must pass an extensive background check, credit, criminal and drug screen; in addition, all candidates must be willing to adhere to a metal-free dress code policy and no cell phones.

Hoover & Strong, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are an EEO M/F/D/V.