Furnace Operator/Tender jobs in Allentown, PA

Furnace Operator/Tender sets-up, operates, maintains, and controls furnaces to melt metal to specified temperatures. Adjusts controls to regulate the furnace and to maintain specified temperature. Being a Furnace Operator/Tender requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Furnace Operator/Tender relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Furnace Helper/ Operator
  • Ampal, Inc.
  • Palmerton, PA FULL_TIME
  • Production Helper to assist with manufacturing of aluminum powder.

    STARTING RATE for Helper: 1st SHIFT $20.86; 2nd SHIFT $21.38; 3rd SHIFT $21.91

    Job Responsibilities may include:

    • Loading aluminum ingot into furnace
    • Removing molten metal from furnace
    • Screening & blending aluminum powder & tending blending towers
    • Packing aluminum powder into 55 gal drums, Supersacs or railcars
    • Moving packed material with forklift
    • Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs
    • Climbing 3 flights of stairs to blending towers multiple times during shift
    • Housekeeping
    • Exposure to year-round weather elements
    • Must work 3 shift rotations (11-7; 3-11; 7-3) at 24/7 facility.

    Manufacturing environment & Fork truck experience preferred, but willing to train dedicated individual.

    Attractive benefit package with medical, dental, life insurance, short & long term disability & 401K. Starting rate $20.86/$21.38/$21.91. Fully competent furnace operator rate: $24.38

    Benefit Conditions:

    • Immediate

    This Company Describes Its Culture as:

    • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
    • Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
    • People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
    • Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

    This Job Is:

    • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
    • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

    Work Remotely

    • No

    This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

    • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
    • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
    • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
    • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $20.86 - $24.58 per hour

    Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Night shift
    • Overtime

    Application Question(s):

    • Have you ever worked shift rotations?

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    Experience:

    • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

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Server
  • Cedar Fair LP
  • Allentown, PA
  • **Server** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Allentown, Pennsylvania * Food & Beverage * 12756 ** Share Job** ** Job Description** **...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Coffee Kiosk (Barista), Part time, First & Second Shift, Bethlehem Campus
  • St. Lukes Health Network
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • ***St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our mo...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Associate 2022
  • Cedar Fair LP
  • Allentown, PA
  • **Food Service Associate 2022** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Allentown, Pennsylvania * Food & Beverage * 11554 ** Share Job** **...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Process Engineer
  • Coherent
  • TATAMY Borough, PA
  • Job Description Responsible for efficient operation of crystal growth processes, including source synthesis, seed prepar...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Worker - Starting pay $21+
  • McWane, Inc.
  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • Overview: Company Statement: We hire top talent who are safety oriented and have the necessary skills to be an asset to ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bakery Associate
  • Walmart
  • Allentown, PA
  • **Job Title: Bakery Associate** **Job Summary:** As a Bakery Associate at Walmart, you play a vital role in providing cu...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Class-Mechanic
  • Sumitomo shi Cryogenics Of America Inc
  • Allentown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Mechanic Location: Allentown PA Shift/Hours: 1st Shift [6:50 am – 2:50 pm] Sa...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Crew Member
  • MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC
  • Allentown, PA
  • At MOD, we believe companies can and should be a source for good in the lives of the people they employ and the communit...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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Income Estimation for Furnace Operator/Tender jobs
$36,992 to $57,084
Allentown, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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