Job Description

WE ARE SEEKING A TEMPERING FURNACE MANAGER/OPERATOR FOR A FAMILY-OWNED GLASS COMPANY IN NEW ORLEANS. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO MEET OR EXCEED THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES LISTED BELOW.

JOB SUMMARY: The furnace operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the heat-treating furnace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment, glass industry experience is preferred (not required).
• Measure each glass piece to assure correct sizing, fabrication of holes and notches as noted on tickets and sketches.
• Inspect each piece of glass for defects based on company quality standards.
• Stage glass to be tempered, and load the conveyor to obtain the highest possible yield.
• Transfer order tickets/sketches in an organized manner to the unload section of the furnace.
• Monitor glass while tempering and make adjustments to the oven and quench controls as needed to ensure quality.
• Perform and record temper break test.
• Accurately inspect each piece of glass for bow and record.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of tempering oven.
• After tempering, identify each piece of glass by measuring and inspect for defects based on company quality standards
• Label each piece of glass and place it on the rack
• Follow work instructions- reading labels to expedite the production process, understand and communicate paperwork and labels/ picking list
• Understanding the layout of the facility to ensure proper product flow
• Must be able to follow instructions from Supervisor, Plant Manager, and General Manager.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures is an essential function of your job.
• Ability to work overtime with short notice, including Saturday if needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read a tape measure, ruler, gauge, etc.
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled facility

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience. We have a variety of full-time, part-time, and temporary jobs available. Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including professional, commercial, and administrative.