Job Details
Job Location
9FINE MINT – EDMOND, OK
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$18.00 – $20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
6:30am- 3:00pm Monday-Friday
*Some weekends required based on the needs of the business.
This position is located in Edmond/North OKC
The Furnace Operator is responsible for safely running the continuous caster. This includes daily safety checks, feeding raw material into the machine, monitoring the output of the caster, and continually monitoring the unit for leaks. This operation requires the employee to constantly lift 70lb raw material ingots and be exposed to high temperatures, the operator will also be required to wear heat reflective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the duration of the shift.
A Day in the Life of a Furnace Operator:
- Monitor equipment to ensure that it is in good working order and that production goals are being met
- Monitor furnace operations to make sure that temperatures are within safe limits and adjust controls as needed
- Monitor the quality of raw materials entering the furnace to ensure they meet standards for chemical composition and physical properties such as density and particle size distribution
- Maintain records of all heating cycles performed, including temperature and time settings, to ensure accurate data is available for future reference
- Perform regular maintenance on furnaces or other equipment used in the production process to ensure that they continue to operate efficiently
- Monitor the amount of raw material entering the furnace to ensure that it does not exceed the maximum capacity and minimum capacity levels set by the manufacturer
- Monitor for product finish quality
- Other duties as necessary
APMEX is a multibillion-dollar ecommerce company that is the leader in Precious Metals. Our employees love our values and culture. Our APMEX team is large enough to get the job done better than anyone else in the industry, while being small enough to listen to, and care, about our employees. Without their dedication, APMEX would not continue to be named the #1 Specialty eRetailer by Internet Retailer Magazine! Come see why APMEX was “Voted as one of the Best Places To Work in Oklahoma!” and one of the Top Workplaces by the Oklahoman. Join the family today!
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in a production environment is preferred
- Experience operating a furnace or operating similar machinery is preferred
Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office preferred
Other beneficial qualifications:
- Comfortable working with machines that are potentially dangerous if operated incorrectly
- Comfortable working consistently in high temperatures
- Comfortable working in loud environments
- Knowledge of safe workplace practices in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Requires strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently or on a team
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Knowledge of forklift operation and safety a plus
At APMEX, our employees have access to extraordinary benefits including:
- Meal Stipend
- Paid Time Off (including your birthday!)
- Free clothing
- Climate-controlled, air-conditioned environment
- Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance