Furnace Production Operator

Furnace Production Operator - WILLING

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(Aluminum Powder Manufacturing) Palmerton, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22548006 Summary Palmerton, PA In-Person $20.00 - $27.00 per Hour 6 Months Experience No formal schooling No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Rotation Shift / Full-Time / Hours May Vary Description About this role What this job is You'll help run a production process that turns aluminum into aluminum powder. This is hands-on work in an industrial setting with heat, metal, equipment, and a lot of moving parts. We'll train the right person who shows up, works safely, and takes pride in doing it right. What we're looking for

Dependable:

you show up on time and do what you say you'll do Safety-minded and willing to follow procedures Comfortable with a job that can be fast-paced and detail-focused Able to handle changing tasks during a shift (you'll rotate as needed) Company & Role Overview Join a stable, safety-focused manufacturing company producing high-quality aluminum powder used in a range of industrial applications. As a Production Operator, you will play a critical hands-on role in the melting, processing, and packaging of aluminum products in a continuous 24/7 operation.

We are:

Detail-oriented:

Quality and precision are central to our processes. Stable and established: Traditional, proven methods with strong, documented procedures.

People-oriented:

Supportive, fairness-focused, and committed to safe working conditions.

Team-oriented:

Cooperative and collaborative environment where everyone contributes. We welcome candidates who are dependable, comfortable with physical work, and motivated to learn. Prior manufacturing or forklift experience is preferred, but we are willing to train a dedicated individual who is ready for a long-term career in manufacturing. Working Hours Rotating 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m., no less than 40 hours per week with overtime as needed Shift Type Rotating Key Responsibilities What you'll do (day-to-day) Depending on where you're assigned that shift, you may: Load aluminum ingots into a furnace Help remove/handle molten metal from the furnace (hot, serious safety focus) Screen and blend aluminum powder and tend blending towers Pack product into 55-gallon drums, supersacks, or railcars Move finished product using a forklift Do housekeeping/clean-up to keep the area safe and running well Required Education & Skills High school diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required) Work Environment Physical & Working Conditions (Realistic Job Preview) Schedule & Shifts This is a 12-hour shift position in a facility that runs 24/7, including weekdays and weekends. Shifts run 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (days) and 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. (nights). Here's how it works: You'll work 3 days on, then get 4 days off. Your shifts rotate between days and nights — one week you'll workdays, the next worknights. Your schedule is set well in advance, so you'll know exactly when you're working months ahead of time.

What that means for you:

Every week includes a 4-day stretch off — more consecutive time off than a traditional Monday-through-Friday job. And because the schedule is predictable, you can plan around it. Reliable attendance matters in this role. Your team depends on every person showing up ready for their shift. Work Environment This is a heavy industrial aluminum powder manufacturing facility with furnaces, molten metal, powder processing equipment, noise, and dust. Parts of the facility are exposed to outdoor weather year-round, and all work is on-site. This company operates with a strong safety-first culture. PPE is required, safety protocols are followed closely and keeping each other safe is part of the job every single day.

You should be comfortable with:

Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally Climbing up to 3 flights of stairs to blending towers multiple times per shift Working in and around year-round weather conditions Wearing required PPE (personal protective equipment) throughout your shift Work Style Adaptable and flexible — comfortable with changing priorities and process adjustments Detail-oriented — focused on accuracy and quality Able to perform in a fast-paced production environment Required Skills Teamwork Shift work adaptability Benefits 401(k) retirement plan 401(k) matching Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance Flexible spending account (FSA) Paid time off (PTO)

AMPAL / US

Metal Powders Employer Visit Website Ampal, located in Palmerton, PA, is the largest producer of aluminum powder in North America and has been a leading producer of aluminum powders for over 50 years. The manufacturing facility has been producing aluminum powder since 1981. Before that, the aluminum powders were produced in Flemington, New Jersey. Additional Details

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