Furnace Tech.

Job DetailsJob Location: Blenko Glass - Milton, WV 25541Job Title: Furnace Technician - Trained on the job!
 

Schedule:

Multiple shifts - 

3pm - 11pm, 11pm -  7am

Multiple schedules - 

Monday - Friday, Tuesday - Saturday, Sunday - Thursday

Summary:

Blenko Glass Company is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Furnace Technician to join our dynamic team.

The primary role of the Furnace Technician is to provide support for the smooth and safe operation of all of Blenko’s glass furnaces, hot shop equipment, and glass batching needs.  

The Technician will also assist in maintenance, repair, and updates for all related factory equipment and tools as well as assisting with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting repairs.  Familiarity with modern glass furnace equipment will be very helpful but we also have homemade and secondhand equipment of various ages so an interest in tinkering may be equally essential.

Job Description Responsibilities:

Assist the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and updates for all equipment and tools within Blenko Glass Company including combustion equipment, electrical kilns, and related control systems.
Operational and technical support to employees and trainers.
Promotes safe working practices in all of Blenko’s facilities per OSHA guidelines.
Observe and report on glass quality and temperature, raising concerns to the Glass Operations Manager
Batching furnaces with assigned glass formulation
Documenting furnace batch schedules
Cutting glass melt time, checking quality, and escalating issues as needed
Organizational storage and storage management of chemical supply and related tools
General facilities help.  Other duties as assigned.

 
QualificationsQualifications:

Strong organizational, time management, and problem solving skills. 
Electrical and/or electronics experience a plus
Welding and metal fabrication skills or experience a plus
Woodworking skills or experience a plus
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Experience in working in a studio art and/or glass manufacturing environment a plus
Ability to learn new skills and self-educate as the needs of the position evolve. 
Familiarity with Google Workspace (gMail, Docs, Drive, etc.) a plus
2+ years of experience in glass studio maintenance and operations a plus
Passion for arts education and a passion for glass as a creative material.  
Knowledge of forklift operation or forklift certification a plus
Knowledge of hot shop equipment preferred

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 

Compensation:

$14-18/hr, based on experience

Two weeks paid vacation, sick time.

80% Employer-paid medical, Employee-paid dental and vision.

Company matched 401k provided but optional. 

"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status."