CVD Furnace Operator – Nights

Kennametal

. Load and unload furnaces . Monitor computerized controls for temperatures, pressures, chemical flow rates, and gas flow rates . Perform and document furnace operations . Conduct vacuum leak checks and periodic

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeOrwell • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in furnace operations, including monitoring computerized controls, conducting preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting issues. Capable of effective communication regarding safety and quality while adhering to operational procedures and emergency protocols.

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Furnace OperationsPreventative MaintenanceEmergency Response TrainingMechanical SkillsHazmat Training

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Hard Skills

Temperature MonitoringChemical Flow Rate ManagementVacuum Leak ChecksFurnace Component RebuildingQuality Data EntryMathematical ProficiencyOperating Procedure ComprehensionEmergency Situation ManagementUse of 30X ScopePhysical Strength for Lifting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAP MIIQMSKennametal Intranet

Certifications & Qualifications

Hazmat TrainingRespirator Medical Evaluation

Industry Keywords

High-Temperature FurnacesCombustible ChemicalsSafety ProceduresInspection Control PlansProduction Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Load and unload furnaces
Monitor computerized controls for temperatures, pressures, chemical flow rates, and gas flow rates
Perform and document furnace operations
Conduct vacuum leak checks and periodic preventative maintenance
Troubleshoot furnace problems and rebuild or replace furnace components as needed
Ensure adequate gas and chemical levels according to procedures
Replace tanks as needed
Set up and separate product
Enter quality data by furnace and heat results
Monitor graph results
Act as an Emergency Responder within the Coating Department
Follow safety procedures and handle deviations according to operating procedures and work instructions
Follow inspection control plans and ensure products meet routings, specifications, quantities, and styles
Work to meet daily departmental production goals
Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Understand oral and written procedures and instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Ability to use a 30X scope
Ability to use a personal computer and software such as SAP MII
Ability to locate information in QMS and the Kennametal Intranet
Ability to handle inserts with fingers without chipping
Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
Mechanical skills to rebuild and replace furnace components
Ability to read and understand operating procedures, defect criteria and routing information
Knowledge and ability to perform necessary actions in emergency situations, such as gas leaks
Proficiency reached through on-the-job training in twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months
Must become Hazmat trained
Must pass a Respirator Medical Evaluation
Must participate in the Plant Emergency SCBA response team
Must obtain clearance from the Department of Homeland Security to work in the CVD department
Must be able to stand for 8+ hours during a 12-hour period, with intermittent walking
Must occasionally reach, bend, kneel, squat, climb a three-footstep stool, and stretch in awkward positions
Must assemble and disassemble furnace sections using normal strength
Must lift objects averaging 20 pounds, with some reaching up to 33 pounds
Must work in an environment involving combustible chemicals, high-temperature furnaces, and hazardous gases

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3.00/hr shift differential
12-hour night schedule with 2-2-3 schedule
Hazmat training provided/required as part of the role
Safety glasses with side shields and safety shoes required
Self-contained breathing apparatus available for furnace malfunction and required for specific tasks
Hearing preservation program
Break opportunities during physical work