Furnace Engineer, Glass plant near Nashville, TN Why work here? * Very stable company. There has never been a furlough or layoff in the history of the company. * Extremely well-maintained plant. Very ...
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Furnace Engineer, Glass plant near Nashville, TN Why work here? * Very stable company. There has never been a furlough or layoff in the history of the company. * Extremely well-maintained plant. Very ...
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We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more ... Bachelor's Degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science or related Engineering field preferred
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Glass Melting Engineering Lead
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Furnace Design Engineer
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Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers ... Furnace and refractory design and operations engineer for glass melting furnaces for container ...
Glass Melting Engineering Lead
$92K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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A successful Glass Melting Engineer will leverage know-how in melting systems, operating procedures, and furnace design concepts to maintain and improve our existing operations, which includes new ...
Glass Melting Engineering Lead
$92K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
A successful Glass Melting Engineer will leverage know-how in melting systems, operating procedures, and furnace design concepts to maintain and improve our existing operations, which includes new ...
Furnace-Batch Engineer
Chester, SC · On-site
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Retirement
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Furnace-Batch Engineer
Chester, SC · On-site
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IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont) IKO ... Furnace Engineer Functions: * Responsible for all aspects of the assigned manufacturing processes ...
Glass Melting Engineering Lead
$92K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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A successful Glass Melting Engineer will leverage know-how in melting systems, operating procedures, and furnace design concepts to maintain and improve our existing operations, which includes new ...
Glass Melting Engineering Lead
$92K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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$15.75 - $19.50/hr
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$16 - $19.75/hr
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... engineering or related field · Prior experience in glass furnace operations · Prior experience managing a preventative maintenance program Benefits Offered: * Medical, prescription, dental and ...
Batch & Furnace Manager
Henderson, NC · On-site
$16 - $19.75/hr
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Retirement
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... engineering or related field · Prior experience in glass furnace operations · Prior experience managing a preventative maintenance program Benefits Offered: * Medical, prescription, dental and ...
Full Time Glass Furnace Engineer information
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$49.5K - $58K
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How much do full time glass furnace engineer jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time glass furnace engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Full Time Glass Furnace Engineer vs Glass Plant Technician?
| Aspect | Full Time Glass Furnace Engineer | Glass Plant Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Engineering degree or technical certification, furnace operation training | Technical diploma or certification, equipment operation training |
| Work Environment | Industrial glass manufacturing facilities, high-temperature environments | Glass production lines, maintenance areas |
| Job Focus | Design, operate, and optimize glass furnace processes | Maintain and repair glass production equipment and machinery |
Full Time Glass Furnace Engineers primarily focus on the operation and optimization of glass furnaces, requiring engineering knowledge and specialized training. Glass Plant Technicians handle equipment maintenance and repairs, often with technical certifications. While both roles work within glass manufacturing facilities, their responsibilities and skill sets differ, making each role essential for efficient production.
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Furnace Engineer, Glass plant near Nashville, TN
Why work here?
- Very stable company. There has never been a furlough or layoff in the history of the company.
- Extremely well-maintained plant. Very clean and a lot of reinvesting for capital improvements.
- Safety is number one of this company.
- Excellent working atmosphere. Strong work-life balance.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- The cost of living is 11% lower than the national average. No State Income taxes.
- Non-union plant
Your role with the company:
The primary focus of the furnace engineer is toward increasing efficiencies in all areas of the process including raw material usage, energy consumption, process control, furnace condition and final total percent pack efficiency. The Furnace engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the furnace, batch and sizing systems while also heavily integrated with fiber forming to ensure quality production at world class efficiency.
What you will be doing:
· Promote and maintain MW/MB safety goals and ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Leads safety and housekeeping efforts and corrective actions within assigned projects and areas. Exemplifies safety in all actions and leads by example.
· Responsible for meeting established goals and objectives. Acts as a technical resource for the organization.
· Utilizes SPC methods and six sigma methodology to eliminate special cause and reduces common cause variation while striving for continuous improvement
· Ensures customer satisfaction through process control and standardization. Operates, control and maintains furnace and forehearth to ensure safe, efficient and cost effective operation. Monitors energy prices and usage and recommends most cost effective energy input. Monitors furnace and forehearth condition and takes appropriate preventive actions to prevent furnace outage or leaks. Knows response to power outage procedures, as well as glass leak procedures, etc.
· Writes and maintains job instructions, process setup sheets and process check sheets utilizing coach and primary employee feedback.
· Initiate cost reduction ideas into the fiberglass melting and forming process to further the goal of being the safest, high quality, low cost fiberglass producer. Conducts production trials with both product and or process improvement studies that support continued improvement efforts.
· Directs multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizes completion of projects according to company objectives. Documentation of projects and process changes are communicated and updated.
· Ensure process setups are documented, communicated and adhered to on a daily basis to meet customer and company standards.
· Maximizes production efficiency. Identifies opportunities for productivity improvements and takes appropriate action. Optimizes existing processes and products.
Background profile:
- BS Chemical, Ceramic, Materials Science or equivalent required.
- At least 8-10+ year’s hands-on furnace engineering experience in a glass plant.
- Working knowledge of SPC and six sigma methodology.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft applications.
- Self-directed team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
- No sponsorship. Must be eligible to work in the United States permanently.