Furnace Operator

NOLA Showers, a wholesale glass manufacturer and part of the family-owned Standard Glass company, is expanding its workforce due to high demand. With a history dating back to 1915, Standard Glass is a well-established company in the glass industry. NOLA Showers specializes in fabricating glass shower enclosures and tempered heavy glass products. Job Summary: As a Tempering Furnace Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the heat treating furnace. This role requires experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with preference given to candidates with glass industry experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Measure each piece of glass to ensure correct sizing and fabrication of holes and notches as specified. Inspect glass for defects based on company quality standards. Stage glass for tempering and load the conveyor to achieve the highest possible yield. Transfer order tickets and sketches to the unload section of the furnace in an organized manner. Monitor the tempering process, making adjustments to oven and quench controls as necessary for quality. Perform and record temper break tests. Accurately inspect each piece of glass for bow and record findings. Conduct general maintenance and cleaning of the tempering oven. Identify, label, and place tempered glass pieces on racks after the tempering process. Follow work instructions, including reading labels, understanding paperwork, and ensuring proper product flow. Act as a Tempering Team leader, providing guidance to the team as needed. Adhere to safety procedures and regulations, ensuring safe operations. Maintain regular and predictable attendance; ability to work overtime, if needed. While the job vacancy is for a furnace operator, all employees are cross-trained on multiple stations and are expected to move around depending on the current needs that day. Requirements: Ability to lift up to 80 pounds unassisted and up to 150 pounds with assistance. Proficient in reading a tape measure, ruler, gauge, etc. Capacity to stand for long periods. Ability to work in varied temperatures consistent with regional climate conditions in a non-climate controlled facility. Must be 21 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S. Benefits: Competitive Pay: $25 to $35 per hour depending on experience level. Full-time employment. 10 Paid Holidays. Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance – Company pays 100% of employee coverage. Dental Insurance – Company pays 100% of employee coverage. Vision Insurance – Company pays 100% of employee coverage. Life Insurance – Company pays 100% of employee coverage. Disability Insurance (Short & Long term) – Company pays 100% of employee coverage. A culture that values opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.00 - $45.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance Work Location: In person