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United Rolls Inc.

Furnace Operator

Canton, OH · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are ... Crane and the furnace are automatically controlled and require minimal keying and push button ...

Cla-Val

Furnace Operator

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$15.82 - $35.60/hr

Starts furnace; * Adds alloys to metal; * Uses probe to test metals to determine readiness and ... Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and related departments; * Knowledge of company ...

WSI Talent

MI · On-site

$17/hr

A Furnace Operator working in die casting isn't running a machine in the background while something else happens. They are the operation. What comes out of that furnace determines what every ...

Oerlikon Surface Solutions

Furnace Builder

Plymouth, MI

$16.25 - $20/hr

We are looking for a Furnace Builder for our Plymouth, MI facility. Must be able to work 1st Shift ... The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following: * Comprehensive medical and ...

JSW Steel USA

Furnace Operator

Baytown, TX · On-site

$21/hr

JSW Seel is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Furnace Operator to join our team. In this role ... Working knowledge of reheating furnaces and heating processes * Basic computer skills for data ...

PeopleShare

Furnace Operator

Souderton, PA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Furnace Operator Location: Souderton, PA Pay: $20-$23/hour Shifts Available: 2nd, 3rd, and Rotating ... High School Diploma or GED Basic math skills Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment Ability ...

United Rolls Inc

Furnace Operator

Canton, OH · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are ... Crane and the furnace are automatically controlled and require minimal keying and push button ...

Ingersoll Rand

Furnace Tender

Sheboygan, WI

$22.12/hr

Furnace Tender Location: Sheboygan, WI - Onsite (Union) (Gardner Denver Thomas - 1419 Illinois Ave. ... Experience working in a die cast environment required prior to hiring or appointment to the ...

VPE Thermal LLC

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Furnace Technician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$32 - $42/hr

As a furnace technician at VPE Thermal, your primary role will be operating the diffusion bonding ... More than four years of experience working in an industrial setting * Ability to interpret work ...

IKO Industries, Inc

Furnace Technician

Chester, SC

$17 - $21.25/hr

Furnace Technician Location: IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type ... Exceptional attendance including working every day, on time, as scheduled. * Strong desire to work ...

IKO Industries, Ltd.

Furnace Technician

Chester, SC · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

Furnace Technician Location: IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type ... Exceptional attendance including working every day, on time, as scheduled. * Strong desire to work ...

Hertha Metals

Furnace Operator

Conroe, TX · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Furnace Operator Hertha Metals is scaling up its revolutionary iron smelting technology. We are ... You must enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment where creativity, speed, initiative and ...

Hertha Metals

Furnace Operator

Conroe, TX · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Furnace Operator Hertha Metals is scaling up its revolutionary iron smelting technology. We are ... You must enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment where creativity, speed, initiative and ...

United Rolls Inc

Furnace Operator

Canton, OH

$16 - $19.50/hr

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are ... Crane and the furnace are automatically controlled and require minimal keying and push button ...

Lunar Resources

Hydrogen Furnace Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

Hydrogen Furnace Operator Department: Manufacturing / Production Employment Type: Full-Time ... Comfort working with hydrogen safety systems, gas handling equipment, and safety interlocks

Integrity Trade Services

Furnace Operator

Rochester, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

FURNACE OPERATOR - 2ND SHIFT Rochester, IN • Melt Department Are you ready to take on a hands-on ... Comfort working in high-heat environments around molten metal * Commitment to following all safety ...

Thermal Specialties

Furnace Operator - Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

This is a hands-on manufacturing role for someone who enjoys working with metal, following precise ... Monitor furnace processes to ensure required time, temperature, and atmosphere specifications

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for furnace worker in the United States is $19.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFurnace WorkerHVAC Technician
CredentialsTypically requires HVAC certification or furnace-specific trainingRequires HVAC certification, including refrigerant handling
Work EnvironmentPrimarily indoor, focusing on furnace systems in residential or commercial settingsIndoor and outdoor, working on heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
Industry UsageCommonly employed in heating system installation and repairBroader role including heating, cooling, and ventilation system maintenance

Furnace Workers specialize in installing, repairing, and maintaining furnace systems, often focusing solely on heating units. HVAC Technicians have a broader scope, working on various heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. While both roles require similar certifications, HVAC Technicians typically have a wider range of skills and responsibilities, making them suitable for diverse system maintenance tasks.

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Infographic showing various Furnace Worker job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $39,824 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Furnace Operator

United Rolls Inc.

Canton, OH • On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 hours ago

Job description

Overview:
We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Furnace Operator to join our team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are looking to contribute to the success of our organization.
Summary Job Description: Responsible for performing work involving a variety of details to operate induction melting furnaces, weighing alloys, and cleaning runners.
Job Functions and Functional Job Task Elements
Task #1: Obtain order
  • Receives instructions regarding work assignment from supervisor.
  • Preheats furnace if necessary for the required task.
  • This involves opening furnace with hydraulic controls.
  • Crane and the furnace are automatically controlled and require minimal keying and push button operations.
  • Adjusts power input to facilitate melting and temperature control.

Task #2: Prepare Alloys
  • Use a 5# shovel to put various combinations of alloys into 4#pails.
  • Shoveling is done on an occasional basis throughout the day and is usually sustained for 15-20 minutes at the most.
  • Lift pail weighing up to 50# and place it on a scale slightly below knee level.
  • This is done on an occasional basis per hour.
  • Place the pail that has been weighed on a large metal box.
  • Once the box is stacked with 6-12 pails, move the box using a crane and bring it to the furnace deck.
  • Take the pails and then place them on the furnace deck from anywhere between floor to waist level.
  • Raise the lid of the furnace using hydraulic controls and pour the alloys from the metal box into the furnace at floor level-rarely. Most alloys added in hopper.
  • May have to lift 75# pails and pour ladle dope into the hopper.
  • Can also be required to lift 75# bags of alloy mix on an occasional basis per hour as needed.
  • Can also be required to shovel up to 1000#s into a drum. The drum is then moved using a crane.

Task #3: Cleaning and maintenance
  • Required to clean runners on an infrequent basis throughout the day as needed.
  • This involves stepping down into the runner from the furnace deck (approximately 1-2ft) and using a chisel that is 2-3 ft long to clean the solidified metal from the runner, sometimes utilizes a 20# handheld air hammer.
  • This involves using bilateral upper extremities and grating metal off with a moderate amount of force.
  • Can be required to squat, stoop, or kneel when accessing the runner for cleaning/ maintenance tasks.
  • May be required to do minor repair work on runners and on the top of furnace linings and pouring spouts using various hand tools with fine and gross motor coordination.
  • Slagging/cleaning the furnace is done using automatic battery-operated controls. No physical work is involved.
  • Clean ladle-which involves chipping of slag using chipping hammer.

Task #4: Testing and documentation
  • Take a small ladle weighing up to 5 #s and get a sample out of the furnace as needed for testing. Pour the molten metal into test molds. This is done on an infrequent basis throughout the day.
  • Make out reports or post data such as log sheets, preheat time, light-up time, melt time, down time, tests and additions made to heat.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining our team, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Requirements
Shift: 8 hours regular shifts (all 3 shifts) and 10 hours over-time shifts.
Breaks: 30-minute lunch.
Flooring: Cement, wooden platforms, rubber mats.
Lighting: Adequate overhead lighting.
Environment: Foundry shop environment. Need to be careful with other employees while moving overhead cranes in the vicinity.
Safety Equipment: Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes.
Strength Range: Medium-Heavy strength range.
Tools and equipment: Induction furnace, charging car, radio control crane, slag boxes, magnet, stirring poles, slagger, skimmers, ladles, chains, test ladles, test molds, hand tools such as shovel and hammer, and instruments such as thermocouples, weighing scale, power facto meter, voltmeter, etc.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining our team, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

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