Melt Operator, PAM - 2nd Shift (4pm - 12am) - Morgantown PA

About the role

Operate and maintain furnaces. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required. Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle; use pre-pump and start up checklist
• Set up and operate the furnace as directed for melting, including: loading material; pumping down furnace; setting torch patterns; operating data logging instrumentation; melting and casting; unloading ingots
• Interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the Plasma furnace
• Maintain operating records and logs
• Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
• Perform pumping speed and rate of rise tests to determine condition of vacuum system
• Clean out furnaces during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components; change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices
• Operate leak detectors
• Use various hand and power tools as directed
• Perform maintenance required ensuring good operating condition of furnace and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems
• Correctly use material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes
• Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut, arc weld, silver solder, and soft solder
• Correctly use such tools as wrenches, drills, grinders, saws
• Perform maintenance work
• Work in accordance with established safety rules and good housekeeping practices

Qualifications

• Strong learning aptitude required – 75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job
• Must develop an understanding of basic “vacuum”, “plasma” and “helium” technologies
• Ability to understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions is required
• Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills
• Must be able to work any schedule, holidays and weekends
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Willing to work on many jobs that are in hot and dirty environments

Education and experience

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred
• 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred
• Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred