Furnace Operator
Role Overview
Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third-party vendor/agency requests.
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Agencies
Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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Entity code: EQOM
Full Job Posting
Your Responsibilities:
- Operation and monitoring of induction melting equipment used for the gas atomization of nickel and cobalt based alloys
- Measure, weigh, and combine raw materials based on specific instructions
- Clean the furnace and atomization tank between alloys
- Perform routine maintenance and support activities (e.g. replacement of power leads, disassembly of atomization tank, installation of gas delivery system).
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area
- Maintain accurate records of heats poured noting characteristics such as start and stop time, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics
- Responsible for the identification of in-process atomized material, transfer of atomized product to the screening area, and submission of samples to the QC laboratory per instructions on the job traveler
- Performs other duties as required
Your Profile:
- High School diploma or vocational technical training
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Foundry experience preferred
- Basic math skills and organization ability
- Ability to safely operate cranes and powered industrial vehicles
- Ability to work an overnight shift
- Ability to perform physical tasks, i.e. lifting, bending
- Why Oerlikon:
- Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our people’s growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.
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- Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!
About us
Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third-party vendor/agency requests.
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Agencies
Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Follow Oerlikon: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube
www.oerlikon.com
Entity code: EQOM
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a Swiss industrial technology group specializing in surface technologies and advanced materials. It develops coatings, materials, equipment and precision components for aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductor and tooling applications.
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