Job Title: Furnace OperatorLocation: Lye (Dudley borough) Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday 05:00am - 13:00pm (Must be flexible to do overtime until 15:00pm) We are seeking an experienced Furnace Operator who is looking for a long-term permanent role! Join a well-established and growing foundry that truly puts its people first. With ongoing investment in the latest machinery, new plant, and a strong focus on training and development, this is a company that backs its team and builds for the future. Responsibilities:Operate a medium frequency, electric induction furnace - turn on and operate and control power inputSafely operate hydraulic systems to tilt and pour from a furnaceUnderstands the basic arrangement of a furnace bodyUnderstand what earth leakage isUnderstand what emergency water is forCharge furnace - safely charge or add materials to furnacesRemove slag from the furnace before testing and pouringCasting - pouring moulds and/or operating OHCUnderstand additions and can calculate the additions requiredUnderstand energy requirements to melt metal - power Kilowatts, frequency and voltsFrit furnace refractoryInstall and repair refractoriesMonitor wear and lining performance Qualification/experience:Electric Induction Furnace OperatingCasting experience is preferred but not necessaryFLT Licence / experience is preferredOverhead Crane experience is required Benefits and working hours:Monday - Friday (Plenty of overtime)05:00 - 15:00 (option to stay on longer if you ..... full job details .....