Tempering Oven Operator (Experienced)

Absolutely. I’d make the posting very clear that this is **not an entry-level position** and that you need someone who can come in already knowing how to operate a glass tempering furnace safely, efficiently, and with minimal supervision.

# Experienced Glass Tempering Oven Operator

**Position:** Glass Tempering Oven Operator
**Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
**Compensation:** Negotiable based on experience
**Employment:** Full-Time

## Position Overview

We are looking for an **experienced Glass Tempering Oven Operator** to join our manufacturing team.

**This is not an entry-level position. Previous hands-on experience operating a glass tempering furnace/oven is required.**

We are looking for someone who understands the entire tempering process and can confidently operate the equipment, recognize potential problems, make necessary adjustments, and consistently produce high-quality tempered glass.

The right person will be dependable, safety-conscious, quality-focused, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

## Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a glass tempering furnace/oven.
• Understand and properly adjust heating, cooling/quench, speed, and other tempering parameters.
• Select and adjust recipes/settings based on glass type, thickness, size, coatings, and other requirements.
• Load, process, and unload glass safely and efficiently.
• Inspect tempered glass for quality and identify defects or processing issues.
• Recognize and troubleshoot common tempering problems, including distortion, roller wave, bow, breakage, overheating, underheating, and other quality issues.
• Make appropriate furnace adjustments to maintain consistent quality.
• Understand proper handling requirements for different types and thicknesses of architectural glass.
• Perform routine operator inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Maintain production records and follow established quality procedures.
• Keep the tempering area clean, organized, and safe.
• Work closely with production and quality personnel to maintain production schedules and product standards.
• Follow all company safety procedures and equipment operating requirements.

## Required Experience

**Previous glass tempering furnace/oven operating experience is required.**

Candidates should have:

• Strong hands-on knowledge of the glass tempering process.
• Experience independently operating a commercial glass tempering furnace.
• Ability to set up and adjust furnace parameters without requiring extensive training.
• Knowledge of glass quality standards and common tempering defects.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of safe glass handling practices.
• Ability to recognize when equipment or process conditions are not operating correctly.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

## What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who **knows glass tempering**.

We are not looking to train someone from the beginning. The successful candidate should be comfortable stepping into a tempering operation, understanding the equipment and process, and producing quality tempered glass.

If you have solid tempering furnace experience, take pride in producing quality work, and are looking for a stable Monday–Friday position, we would like to hear from you.

## Hours & Compensation

**Hours:** Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
**Wages:** Negotiable and based on experience

**Experienced glass tempering operators only, please.**