Fiber Furnace Technician (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

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FIBER FURNACE TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

This position is responsible for the continuous monitoring and operation of a large glass melting furnace utilized in the production of glass fibers through a spin-forming process. This role ensures the furnace operates efficiently and safely, maintaining optimal conditions to produce high-quality silica fibers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and control furnace parameters, including temperature, pressure, and feed rates, to maintain optimal melting conditions

• Oversee melter operations and spin-forming process, ensuring the molten glass is correctly transformed into fibers, carefully documenting process parameters, status of work, and conditions of parts in the process

• Conduct regular inspections and tests to ensure the quality of the glass fibers meets established standards

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the furnace and associated equipment to ensure operational efficiency and longevity

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, promptly reporting any hazards or incidents

• Maintain accurate records of furnace operations, including logs of temperatures, pressures, maintenance activities, and any anomalies

• Troubleshoot, identify and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency

• Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement

• Support a high level process review with design engineers to ensure correct process and hardware actions to sustain production of quality material

Department: Thermal Hardware Production