Furnace Operator - Thermal Destruction Department - 2nd Shift
full-time
About this role
Furnace Operator
Sibanye-Stillwater | Fairless Hills, PA
Full-time • Onsite • 2nd shift
Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Furnace Operator to support metal melting operations within the Thermal Destruction Department. This hands-on role focuses on operating and monitoring furnaces used to melt non-ferrous metals while ensuring all production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met in a high-temperature industrial environment.
Ready to Make an Impact
If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and maintaining safe operations, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to reliable production and responsible material processing.
What You Will Do
• Operate induction, gas, or electric furnaces to melt non-ferrous metals
• Monitor metal temperatures and visual indicators to achieve specified melting conditions
• Safely pour molten metal into molds or ingots and prepare samples for laboratory analysis
• Accurately record production data and enter information into tracking systems
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with procedures
• Observe equipment during operation to identify irregularities or malfunctions
• Follow production schedules and meet operational and quality targets
• Submit maintenance requests and assist with minor repairs as needed
What You Bring
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in furnace, foundry, or metal processing operations preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Team oriented with strong communication skills
• Proven commitment to safety and adherence to operating procedures
• Reliable transportation required due to limited public transportation access
Schedule & Benefits
• 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, onsite at Fairless Hills
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal holiday, and community days
• Stable, mission-driven organization
Compliance Requirements
• Must meet ITAR and NAID eligibility requirements
• Ability to pass background screening and pre-employment drug testing
Apply today and help us support safe operations, production quality, and a more sustainable future.
What you'll do
- The Furnace Operator will operate and monitor furnaces to melt non-ferrous metals while ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are met. Responsibilities also include pouring molten metal, preparing samples, and maintaining a clean work area.
About Sibanye-Stillwater Reldan
We are Sibanye-Stillwater Reldan, a leading sustainable precious metals refiner who can meet the global environmental challenges of the 21st century.
For over 40 years, we have refined end-of-life material to recover precious metals safely and responsibly. Our commitment to the environment begins with a central processing facility that was purposely designed to the highest environmental standards to operate cleanly, efficiently, and with minimal impact to our planet. Our flexible processing facility allows us to process virtually any waste material, both current and imagined in the future, to recover maximum precious metal value for our clients while eliminating toxic by-products and reducing landfill impact. Our clean and safe processes play a critical role in the circular economy by reducing dependence on precious metals mining for materials used in the manufacture of new technology products.
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