We are seeking dedicated 3rd shift Furnace Maintenance Technicians to support ongoing growth and ensure high-standard production across our shifts. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate safe, reliable, and continuous thermal processing while maintaining strict quality standards and process discipline. Whether leading daily shift handoffs, mentoring technicians, or troubleshooting critical equipment alongside engineering and maintenance, you will find a collaborative culture, stable career advancement, and a safety-first environment
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This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity with competitive pay and benefits.
3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday 10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance, flexible PTO/UTO, 401(k) with company match, company-paid short-term disability, an employee assistance program, education reimbursement, career advancement and leadership development, plus recognition awards and employee events.
$28 - $33/hour
Responsibilities
Manage daily shift staffing, run priorities, furnace readiness, and shift handoffs aligned with production schedules.
Enforce approved recipes, work instructions, loading practices, and temperature settings; immediately halt and escalate out-of-spec conditions.
Maintain accurate logs of production runs, temperatures, alarms, maintenance tasks, and quality checks to preserve full product traceability.
Train, mentor, and qualify technicians on furnace operations, routine checks, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures.
Partner with maintenance, automation, engineering, and OEM specialists to resolve equipment issues without making unapproved control changes.
Enforce hot-work, energy-control (LOTO), and machine-guarding rules; analyze scrap, downtime, and recurring issues to drive corrective actions.
Requirements
Solid foundation in industrial safety practices (LOTO, hot-work permits, PPE, and emergency response).
Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and record work, parts, and test results accurately in maintenance tracking systems.
Clear verbal and written communication skills to coordinate handoffs and collaborate across departments.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2+ years of manufacturing experience, including direct experience with industrial furnaces, heat-treating, or equivalent thermal processing.
Technical certificate or relevant coursework in metallurgy, thermal processing, manufacturing technology, or industrial supervision.
Previous leadership or lead technician experience directing shift personnel in a quality-controlled manufacturing facility.
Familiarity with automated furnace controls, PLC interfaces, and basic electro-mechanical diagnostics.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).