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IKO Industries, Ltd.

Furnace-Batch Engineer

Chester, SC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

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 ...

ARDAGH GROUP

Batch & Furnace Manager

Henderson, NC

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field Prior experience in glass furnace operations Prior experience managing a preventative maintenance program Benefits Offered: * Medical, prescription ...

ARDAGH GROUP

Batch & Furnace Manager

Henderson, NC

$16 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... engineering or related field · Prior experience in glass furnace operations · Prior experience managing a preventative maintenance program Benefits Offered: * Medical, prescription, dental and ...

Ardagh Group

Batch & Furnace Manager

Henderson, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... engineering or related field • Prior experience in glass furnace operations • Prior experience managing a preventative maintenance program Benefits Offered: * Medical, prescription, dental and ...

Leinenkugel's

Line Lead - Batch & Furnace

Arvada, CO

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years' experience preferred in a leadership role in manufacturing operations. * 5-7 years Glass Furnace experience preferred

IKO Industries, Inc

Raw Material Operator

$18.75 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont) IKO ... Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer. * Unload and store received batch raw ...

IKO Industries

Raw Material Operator

Chester, SC · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont) IKO ... Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer. * Unload and store received batch raw ...

Molson Coors

Line Lead - Batch & Furnace

Arvada, CO · On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years' experience preferred in a leadership role in manufacturing operations. * 5-7 years Glass Furnace experience preferred

IKO Industries, Ltd.

Raw Material Operator

Chester, SC · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont) IKO ... Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer. * Unload and store received batch raw ...

IKO Industries, Inc

Raw Material Operator

Chester, IL

$15.75 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont) IKO ... Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer. * Unload and store received batch raw ...

Molson Coors

Line Lead - Batch & Furnace

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years' experience preferred in a leadership role in manufacturing operations. * 5-7 years Glass Furnace experience preferred

O-I

Batch and Furnace Development Program

Auburn, NY

$70/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Melting technology: melting phenomena, glass conditioning, parameters, how to measure and control * End to end process of our furnace operations and engineering, including furnace management, heating ...

O-I

Batch and Furnace Development Program

Auburn, NY · On-site

$70/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Melting technology: melting phenomena, glass conditioning, parameters, how to measure and control * End to end process of our furnace operations and engineering, including furnace management, heating ...

O-I

Batch and Furnace Development Program

Auburn, NY

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Melting technology: melting phenomena, glass conditioning, parameters, how to measure and control * End to end process of our furnace operations and engineering, including furnace management, heating ...

O-I

Senior Inbound Material Planner

Perrysburg, OH · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... glass furnace operations (required). * Experience in SAP or another ERP software (required). * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field ...

O-I

Senior Inbound Material Planner

Perrysburg, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... glass furnace operations (required). * Experience in SAP or another ERP software (required). * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 a glass furnace engineer?

A Glass Furnace Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and optimization of glass-melting furnaces used in manufacturing. They ensure the furnace operates efficiently, maintains proper temperature control, and meets production quality standards. Their duties often include troubleshooting furnace issues, improving energy efficiency, and coordinating repairs or upgrades. They work closely with production teams, maintenance staff, and engineers to ensure continuous and safe operation.

What does a typical day look like for a glass furnace engineer?

A typical day for a Glass Furnace Engineer involves monitoring furnace operations, adjusting parameters to maintain optimal glass quality, and analyzing data to diagnose and resolve issues. You’ll collaborate closely with production teams, maintenance technicians, and quality control personnel to ensure consistent and efficient operation. Routine responsibilities also include conducting inspections, coordinating maintenance schedules, and implementing process improvements. This hands-on, team-oriented role can be fast-paced and requires balancing technical expertise with effective communication and troubleshooting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a glass furnace engineer?

To thrive as a Glass Furnace Engineer, you need strong knowledge of material science, thermodynamics, and engineering principles, typically backed by a degree in mechanical, chemical, or glass engineering. Familiarity with furnace control systems, sensors, modeling software, and relevant safety certifications (such as OSHA) is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you stand out in managing complex operations and collaborating across teams. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of glass products in a demanding industrial environment.

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Furnace-Batch Engineer

IKO Industries, Ltd.

Chester, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
Furnace /Batch Engineer
Location: IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Production Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont)
IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry.
Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive health and benefit plan
  • Competitive matched retirement savings program
  • The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
  • The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO;
  • Must have the ability & willingness to perform at the expected level of attendance at IKO Glass Fiber; to work every day, on time, as scheduled.
  • Promote and maintain IKO 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 the 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.

Furnace Engineer Functions:
  • Responsible for all aspects of the assigned manufacturing processes, including batch, furnace, and sizing, as well as safety, value (productivity) and quality.
  • Maximizes furnace life through inspections, repairs, and maintenance as well as proper operational control (temperature, pressure, etc.).
  • Orders and inventories supplies needed to maintain furnace and forehearth area.
  • Trains, develops, and works with furnace techs to ensure stable and consistent furnace operations.
  • Trials new raw materials and gathers data to support or disprove merit.
  • Monitor the condition of all equipment in the batch, furnace and forehearth area and initiate necessary repairs needed to meet performance and production goals.
  • Ensure melting temperature profile is maintained in the furnace and forehearth as well as all other important process parameters to ensure high glass quality and high fiber forming efficiencies.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot system from batch truck and rail unloading, batch mixing, transporting, and charging through the furnace and forehearth.
  • Maintain proper gas to oxygen ratios in the furnace and forehearth using thermox.
  • Keeps and inputs all batch formulas. Verifies calibration on batch weighing system.
  • Profiles and cleans gas/oxy burners and forehearth pencil burners.
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain electric boost system.
  • Opacity reading qualified.
  • Other tasks as required.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
  • A bachelor's degree in ceramic, mechanical, or chemical engineering is preferred along with five-years minimum furnace and manufacturing experience.
  • Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions.
  • Ability to work at times in a high temperature environment.
  • Frequent lifting or moving materials up to 10 lbs.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and grasp.
  • Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;
  • SOME TRAVEL
  • I9 VERIFICATION REQUIRED

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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