Furnace Operator- Entry Level to Experienced (Finance)

Not many people can say they played a role in making parts for spaceships, airplanes, medical devices such as pacemakers, and so much more! You can be one of the few as a Furnace Operator at Solar Atmospheres in Greenville, SC! Our Furnace Operators carry out vacuum heat treating and brazing services to some of the most notable companies out there.

If you're new to heat treating you'll start as a Shop Floor Technician, helping the Operators with general labor, setting up products for furnaces, etc. After training (typically 6+ months), you'll learn the ropes from your tenured co-workers on how to provide heat-treating services of the highest possible quality.

We currently have positions available on our weekday night shift running from 7 pm to 7:30 am (12 hours plus a lunch break), 3 days a week. This shift is during the week, no weekends required! You may be thinking, "But that's only 36 hours of pay a week!" That is true but Solar Atmospheres pays their employees overtime after 8 hours a day, so with overtime factored in, you are still paid like you worked 40 hours!

What you'll do
You probably don't like being micromanaged which is good because we don't like to micromanage. After initial training and you feel comfortable moving into a Furnace Operator role, you'll work independently, owning multiple ongoing projects from start to finish varying tasks throughout the day. While every day might be a little different, you can expect to do the following:

Planning and changing out furnace loads and packing all orders
Operating furnaces and other shop equipment once trained
Maintaining clean and orderly work areas (we pride ourselves on safety and cleanliness)
Follow project instructions and complete all customer labeling and packaging requirements
Configure and monitor settings on programs, recorders, and vacuum gauges
Work efficiently while ensuring company quality standards are maintained
Utilize a forklift and overhead crane as needed

What you need to thrive in this role
Whether you have experience or not, with the right attitude, attention to detail, and some basic math skills, all duties can be trained with room for growth. Some other qualifications that will bring success to the role are:

High School Diploma or GED required
Basic math skills will serve you very well
Reliable and organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Comfortability working in a fast-paced environment moving around consistently throughout the day
Ability to lift, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods of time
Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or heat treating is a plus but willing to train!
Forklift and Overhead Crane experience/licensure a plus

About us
The mission of Solar Atmospheres is to add significant value to our customer's operations by thermally treating parts, principally in a vacuum environment, with an unwavering commitment to honesty in all relationships. We will strive to fulfill this mission while:

Performing our work with an emphasis on quality and responsiveness
Operating with an awareness and appreciation of the value of our customer's parts while in our care
Forever looking "forward" in the area of technical capabilities
Demonstrating a willingness to "accept the challenge"
Providing and maintaining a work environment that is safe, clean and reflects our respect for human dignity
Providing our employees with an opportunity for personal growth, challenge and reward
Maintaining a workplace that is environmentally friendly
Sustaining long-term growth and profitability

What we offer you
We care about our employee's well-being and show it by providing the following:

Overtime After 8 hours A Day
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
401K with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Monthly Bonus Program

Thank you for considering us as a potential employer!

At Solar Atmospheres, we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal-opportunity employer, we stay true to that by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.