2nd Shift Furnace Operator
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Quality Engineering
Overview
Minneapolis Glass Company in Brooklyn Park, MN is looking to hire several full-time Furnace Operators to join our second shift Glass Fabrication Team. Do you have experience working on large conveyors and ovens to temper glass products
? Have you loaded and unloaded product from one machine to another in a production process? As a Tempering Furnace Operator at Minneapolis Glass, you will do a variety of tasks for the tempering line that heat treats glass products for safety
. You will be a key member of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. If so, please read on!
As a Tempering Furnace Operator, you will be responsible for completing various tasks on the new tempering line in our new state-of-the-art facility
. You will lift fabricated annealed glass into the washer and load it onto the conveyor
. The glass is then batched and moved through the tempering oven. You will oversee the quality of the product coming through tempering furnace heat treatment. You will inspect finished product to ensure quality is achieved and tempered glass is unloaded and staged for shipment.
Using our standard operating processes and software, you will ensure product is created for jobs on time and to specifications.
Attention to detail, safety and accuracy are key to success.
Your ideas matter and will be key to continuous improvement for Minneapolis Glass.
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of experience on a production line or manufacturing work
- Previous success working a second or third shift
- Must be physically capable of performing the work, with ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted and stand for 10 hours a day.
- Knowledge of glass tempering and fabrication strongly preferred
- Ability to complete training on a first shift before assuming the second shift schedule
Do you excel in a team environment? Are you mechanically inclined? Are you accountable and willing to take the initiative to solve problems? Are you eager to learn
, organized, and self-motivated? If yes, you might just be perfect for this production position!
Pay rate
:
Second Shift production workers start at $29.72/hr (union scale + $1.00 shift differential
) and progress to $32.75/hr after 12 months.
Work schedule
:
Full-time 4-days a week schedule of 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM Monday-Thursday (10-hour shift with 30-minute unpaid meal and two 15-minute paid breaks). Overtime may be available on Friday or Saturday.
Must be able to train on first shift - approximately 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM for the first 4-6 weeks.
About Minneapolis GlassSince 1937, we have been offering the best custom glass fabrication and glazing services throughout the Midwest. Our integrated technology automates production, capacity planning, and project management for fewer surprises and faster fixes. We are a woman-owned contractor who strives to maintain the long-term success of customers, industries, and communities. By continuously innovating our manufacturing and installation processes, we eliminate confusion and make doing business easier.
With 10+ years of average employee tenure and eight decades in business, we continue to make our team a priority in our business
. We have competitive wages, company sponsored pension, and our employees also enjoy opportunities for growth, a family-like team, and a manageable workload.
We're proud of our strong values of relationships, integrity, expertise, ownership, and perseverance - you will feel the difference!
If you feel that you would be right for this 2nd Shift Furnace Operator job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application
. We look forward to meeting you!
Location:
55445 EEO/AA
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