Melt Operator(VAR) - 1st shift(8am-4pm) - Morgantown PA

About the role

Efficiently operate and maintain the VAR Furnace(s) and associated pre-melt and post melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets. 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. Strong learning aptitude required — 75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle; use pre-pump and start up checklist
• Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting
• Inspect and prepare electrodes for melting
• Weld stubs on to electrodes
• Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates
• Load electrodes
• Operate the stub welder
• Operate vacuum systems
• Operate furnace controls and instrumentation
• Melt ingots
• Cool, unload, identify and weigh ingots
• Drill ingots (sampling)
• Chamfer ingots
• Band saw cut stubs and electrodes
• Interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s) and stub welder
• Maintain operating records and logs
• Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
• Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity
• Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components
• Operate leak detectors

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent required; trade school or additional training preferred
• 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred
• Forklift and crane-operating experience highly preferred
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• MIG, TIG, or Stick welding preferred