- Afternoon shift Furnace Operator in Bayswater
- $38.75 - $45.00 per hour + super
- Monday - Friday 2pm – 10pm
Furnace Operator – Afternoon Shift
About Us
Based in Bayswater this glass processor specialises in supplying high-quality architectural glass products to the residential housing and commercial building industry.
Your duties will be to in operate and monitor high-temperature furnace to ensure consistent glass production. You’ll be knowledgeable in temperature control, and safety procedures, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and maintaining optimal furnace performance.
Afternoon shift operating hours are 2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday with a permanent pay rate of $38.75 per hour - $45.00 per hour depending on experience.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor furnace machinery to ensure safe and efficient glass production
- Load raw glass materials into the furnace according to production requirements
- Unload finished or processed glass carefully to prevent damage or injury
- Adjust furnace settings such as temperature and timing to meet quality standards
- Inspect glass products for defects and ensure they meet specifications
- Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of furnace equipment
- Record production data and report any faults or irregularities to supervisors
- Handle materials and equipment using appropriate tools and protective gear
Experience & Qualifications
- Operating furnaces within a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of melting processes, raw material batching, and temperature control
- Ability to monitor and adjust furnace settings to maintain optimal production conditions
- Awareness of health and safety practices and working with high temperatures
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot furnace or production issues
- Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
Ideally, you’ll come from industries of Glass Manufacturing & Processing, Metal & Steel Production, Foundries & Casting Operations, Mining & Mineral Processing, Ceramics & Brick Manufacturing, Cement & Construction Materials, Chemical Processing Plants, Recycling & Waste Processing (e.g. metal or glass recycling), Energy & Utilities (e.g. power plants, biomass, waste-to-energy)