Furnace Technician

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd. is a manufacturer of roofing and building materials, and IKO Glass Fiber Inc. in Chester, SC is looking for a Furnace Technician. The role is full time and sits within the Production department. You will monitor and control the furnace and forehearth, keeping the glass-forming process efficient and in control.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain batch storage, delivery, weighing and mixing
• Work with QC and raw material carriers to approve unloading of raw materials into silos
• Evaluate batch plant control system data and adjust it so the process runs efficiently
• Control glass formation in the furnace and forehearth, adjusting variables such as natural gas firing, electric boost power, pressure, temperature, flow rates, oxygen, bubblers, glass level and batch line
• Inspect furnaces and forehearth at required frequency and act on issues found
• Assist in furnace changes, upsets, start-ups, shutdowns, repairs and rebuilds, and guide maintenance personnel; perform minor repairs and process adjustments
• Maintain housekeeping in the batch house, furnace levels, furnace sump, forehearth and control room

Required profile

• Prior furnace operations experience
• Three or more years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to work in a high-temperature environment and to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule covering days and nights, frequently

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to give simple, accurate instructions
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to policies and procedures

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Health and benefit plan
• Matched retirement savings program
• Opportunity to join a growing organization focused on diversity and inclusion