Furnace Operator (PM Shift) - Foundry Department

Fairless Hills, PA
Full Time
Operations
Mid Level
Sibanye-Stillwater | Fairless Hills, PA
Full-time • Onsite • 2nd Shift

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Furnace Operator to support metal melting operations within the Thermal Destruction Department. This hands-on role focuses on operating and monitoring furnaces used to melt non-ferrous metals while ensuring all production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met in a high-temperature industrial environment.

Ready to Make an Impact
If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and maintaining safe operations, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to reliable production and responsible material processing.

What You Will Do
• Operate induction, gas, or electric furnaces used to melt non-ferrous metals
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and support routine operational upkeep
• Record before and after weights of material lots processed through the equipment
• Review startup checklists to ensure equipment and systems are operating properly
• Record operational temperatures hourly and maintain accurate logs
• Monitor the condition of furnaces, boilers, baghouse, and scrubber systems
• Safely pour molten metal into molds or ingots and prepare samples for laboratory analysis
• Accurately record production data and enter information into tracking systems
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with procedures
• Observe equipment during operation to identify irregularities or malfunctions
• Follow production schedules and support operational and quality targets
• Assist with general housekeeping and operational support activities as needed

What You Bring
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in furnace, foundry, metal processing, incinerator, boiler, drying oven, or similar industrial machine operations preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Solid math and basic data entry skills required
• Team oriented with strong communication skills
• Proven commitment to safety and adherence to operating procedures
• Reliable transportation required due to limited public transportation access

Physical Requirements
• Ability to exert physical effort handling materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to work in industrial conditions including exposure to dirt, odors, noise, heat, and weather extremes
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods

Schedule & Benefits
• 2nd Shift: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, onsite at Fairless Hills
• Training Schedule: Employees will train on 1st shift for approximately 90 days
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal holiday, and community days
• Stable, mission-driven organization

Compliance Requirements
• Must meet ITAR and NAID eligibility requirements
• Ability to pass background screening and pre-employment drug testing

Apply today and help us support safe operations, production quality, and a more sustainable future.

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