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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for furnace supervisor in the United States is $30.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Furnace Supervisors?

Furnace Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of industrial furnaces used in manufacturing processes, such as metal production or glass making. They manage a team of furnace operators, ensure safety protocols are followed, monitor temperature controls, and coordinate repairs or adjustments as needed. Their role is crucial for maintaining product quality and achieving production targets while minimizing downtime and hazards. Additionally, they often provide training to staff and help implement process improvements.

What are the main challenges a Furnace Supervisor faces when managing a team in a high-temperature manufacturing environment?

A Furnace Supervisor often faces challenges related to maintaining strict safety protocols, ensuring equipment reliability, and coordinating workflow among team members during shift operations. Balancing productivity targets with the need for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting requires strong organizational skills. Additionally, effective communication is essential for training staff, addressing issues promptly, and ensuring all procedures comply with environmental and safety regulations. Building a cohesive team that can respond efficiently to unexpected equipment failures is a key part of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Furnace Supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Furnace Supervisor, you need in-depth knowledge of furnace operations, metallurgy, safety standards, and typically a background in engineering or industrial management. Familiarity with process control systems, maintenance tools, and certifications such as OSHA safety training are often required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help manage teams and coordinate production schedules efficiently. These skills ensure optimal furnace performance, workplace safety, and productivity in a demanding industrial environment.
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Furnace Operator - ATL (36285)

Furnace Operator - ATL (36285)

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC

High Point, NC • On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Cascade Die Casting Group rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Cascade Die Casting Group
Job Description/Expectations
JOB TITLE: Furnace Tender
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Atlantic / Melt
DATE DEVELOPED: 01/2023
REPORTS TO: Melt Supervisor
POSITION SCOPE
Furnace Operators performs duties in connection with the remelting of metal for the die cast operation. This includes setting up, operating, loading, unloading, and monitoring of furnaces. Operator ensures compliance of furnace cycles by adjusting controls to maintain specified temperatures in furnaces per work instructions. This position requires high attention to safety for the handling of molten metal and high temperatures. Operators are required to operate forklifts and/or overhead cranes to transport material used in or a product from furnace operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Fills remelt furnace at required weight limits with scrap and ingot.
  • Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of remelt and holding furnaces and operation of flux machine.
  • Record number of bull lades hauled.
  • Detect and report improper conditions, faulty equipment and defective material to proper supervisor.
  • Removes scrap containers from cast and trim area.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Delivers molten metal to individual furnace by the use of forklift.
  • Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any furnace operation.
  • Ensure holding furnaces maintain at 100% operational level at all times.
  • Ensure remelt furnaces are maintained at 100% operational level at all times.
  • Visually inspect scrap hoppers for defected material and dispose of according to established procedures.
  • Accurately enter work orders into QAD.
  • Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes which includes cross training as required by business and manpower demands.
  • Properly completes daily paperwork.
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety and work rules and regulations.
  • Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
  • Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
  • Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
  • Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
  • Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities.
  • Exhibit Companies Core Values.
  • Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
  • Communicate with Associates and between shifts on daily activities.
  • Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.
  • Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, and WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
  • High School Diploma preferred.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Basic oral, listening, and written communication skills required.
  • Forklift experience required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
  • Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
  • Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
  • Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
  • Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
  • Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please note: Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)
  • Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:
    • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
    • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
    • Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
    • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hard hat with face shield, ear plugs, long-sleeves, aluminized jackets, spats, gloves, and mid-calf steel-toed safety shoes.
    • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
    • Bend, twist, push, pull, and reach to perform work.
    • Use hand positioning to grip/grasp parts, devices, measuring tools and other equipment.
    • Ability to see clearly at close and distance ranges, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus as necessary.
  • Frequently and repetitively:
    • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
    • Use hand positioning to grip/grasp ingots or other equipment.
    • Ascending and descending forklifts, steps, stairs, and platforms.
    • Frequently sit when driving the forklift equipment.
  • Occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl to perform work.
  • Recognizes potential exposure to environmental, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Associate to successfully perform the essential and additional duties and responsibilities of this position.
DISCLAIMER: The requirements listed above represent the essential knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Additional or different requirements may exist in this role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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