Furnace Operator - Steel & Wire

Job Title: Furnace Operator – Steel & Wire

Location: 44225 Utica Road | Utica, MI 48317

Hours: Swing Shift, 5 PM to 5 AM; Rotates between Week 1 and Week 2

JOB TITLES AND EQUIPMENT

Furnace Operators – Steel & Wire should be able to possess a mechanical aptitude and is able to safely and properly use hand tools and competently use measuring tools such as calipers. Equipment such as a hygrometer, analyzer (CO, CO2, and oxygen), voltmeters, hand tools, pressure switches, flow switches and proximity switches will be used. They will have or will possess a HiLo license or is able to learn and pass HiLo curriculum and become licensed; able to learn and operate an overhead crane.

SKILLS REQUIRED

 

Employees at MNP are highly valued and treated with respect. Successful candidates for Furnace Operator – Steel & Wire positions within MNP will possess the following skills, behaviors, and aptitude:

• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Able to learn and understand basic computer skills
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Able to read work instructions, customer requirements, prints and other technical documents
• Able to do math calculations and work with numbers; able to work with fractions and decimals
• Able to work as a team as well as work independently, with minimal supervision
• Mechanically inclined; good with hand tools
• Dependable; excellent attendance record
• Quality focused; takes pride in their work.
• Team player; able to work well with others.
• Accountable; able to work without constant supervision.
• Helper – able to give instruction; willing to help others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION

 

The work environment for this position is noisy, oily, fast paced and physically demanding. It involves standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks with exposure to oily conditions and dust, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and appropriate footwear. Physical demands required throughout the shift are, but not limited to:

• Able to stand constantly for long periods of time
• Able to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch frequently
• Able to climb stairs or ladders, and balance occasionally
• Able to use hands and fingers to feel, reach, operate, place, remove, inspect, prepare continually
• Able to talk, hear, discuss, and communicate frequently
• Able to see, detect, recognize, inspect, observe, and assess continually
• Able to push, pull, move frequently
• Able to lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds occasionally

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

 

Hearing protection, safety glasses, appropriate anti-slip foot protection (steel-toed not required).

Benefits of a Furnace Operator:

Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.

 

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.