Job Title: Furnace Maintenance Technician
SUMMARY
Applies mechanical and electrical theory and related knowledge to monitor, repair, and maintain all functions of the forge and heat treat furnaces by performing the following duties with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees must know and follow safe work practices and be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties, or tasks are to be carried out honestly, ethically, and professionally and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees must request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
- Maintains equipment by manufacturer&39;s specifications.
- Per preventative maintenance procedures and check furnaces and associated equipment following work order procedures.
- Rectifies faults and problems reported by the production department under the supervisor&39;s instructions.
- Assists supervisor in establishing procedures for preventive maintenance of furnaces and equipment.
- Manufacturers survey thermocouples as defined in the most recent Work Instructions.
- Manufactures thermocouples for production and laboratory testing as defined in the most recent Work Instruction.
- Carries out necessary repairs to the furnace linings
- Manufactures refractory fiber modules to specifications.
- Prepares and sets survey stands to defined procedures and by the most recent Work Instructions.
- Assists contractors with refractory installations.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing this job&39;s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, onside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precautious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.