Furnace Operator - 2nd Shift
About this role
As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 130 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance – from our innovative technologies to the people behind them.
Furnace Operator – 2nd Shift
Location: Franklin, WI
Shift: 2nd Shift
Company: General ThermoDynamics
Job Summary
API Heat Transfer is seeking a Furnace Operator – 2nd Shift to support aluminum production at our Franklin facility. This role is responsible for safely operating furnace equipment, monitoring process parameters, and ensuring quality standards are met while supporting overall production flow. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to grow their career in a stable manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Operate and monitor aluminum furnace equipment according to work instructions and safety standards
- Load and unload materials using appropriate material‑handling equipment
- Monitor temperatures, cycle times, and process controls to ensure proper material processing
- Perform visual inspections and basic quality checks
- Accurately complete production and quality documentation
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Identify and report safety, quality, or equipment issues
- Work closely with downstream operations including stacking, machine operations, welding, and leak testing
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work 2nd shift on a consistent basis
- Strong attention to safety and quality
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Reliable attendance and positive teamwork attitude
Preferred:
- Manufacturing or furnace operation experience
- Experience in aluminum or metal manufacturing
- Forklift or crane experience (or willingness to be trained)
Physical & Work Environment
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
- Comfortable working in a hot, industrial environment
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Why Join API Heat Transfer?
- Stable manufacturing environment
- Opportunities for training and advancement
- Strong focus on safety and teamwork
- Competitive pay and benefits (details share
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Company at a glance
API Heat Transfer is a leading global provider of heat transfer solutions, recognized for delivering innovative, energy-efficient equipment for more than 140 years. Our engineering expertise, broad technology portfolio, and commitment to customer success have established us as a trusted partner across virtually every industry.
Our family of industry-leading brands enables us to deliver comprehensive heat transfer technologies for a wide range of applications:
- Basco – Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and Gland Steam Surface Condensers
- Schmidt – Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers
- General ThermoDynamics – Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Solutions
- Airtech – Radiators and Charge Air Coolers
- Thermal Transfer Products (TTP) – Fluid Power-Related Heat Exchangers
Together, these brands allow API Heat Transfer to provide one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of heat transfer technologies, serving customers across diverse markets worldwide.
Our reputation is strengthened by a global network of manufacturing facilities and more than 1,600 employees dedicated to providing exceptional sales, service, and technical support. This customer-focused approach is ingrained in our culture and has enabled us to support customers around the world. When you partner with API Heat Transfer, you’ll experience the performance, expertise, and reliability that set us apart.
With a broad product portfolio and expertise spanning multiple heat transfer technologies, we deliver complete thermal solutions for virtually every application and industry. Our team of engineering experts combines decades of real-world experience with a deep understanding of complex thermal challenges to develop reliable, high-performance solutions. From standard products to fully customized systems, we provide the engineering partnership and product quality our customers depend on with confidence.
Top Benefits
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay
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