Rolling Mill Operator - 2nd Shift

AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) is a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The Specialty Metal Products division includes seven successful businesses with operating facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Malaysia. With a strong focus on safety, the AMETEK Hamilton Precision Metals plant in Lancaster, PA custom re-rolls precision metal strip and foil, including titanium, nickel and nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, and super alloys with applications in medical, aerospace, electronics, and process control.

About the role

We are seeking a safety-conscious, action-oriented Rolling Mill Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Operates a cold strip rolling mill to reduce strip metal to specified thickness and physical properties, often holding to very fine tolerances approaching the ultimate of the mill's capability.
• Positions material, frequently new and untried alloys, in rolling mill, adjust rolls and guides according to size and dimensions.
• Establish general processing techniques for new materials.
• Adjust controls to regulate flow of lubricant, machine speed, machine pressure, etc.
• Observe setup and gages and measurement devices to assure the processing of quality material.
• Setup equipment and change rolls. Periodically changes saddles and 2nd intermediates.
• Keeps accurate and organized rolling logs.
• Keeps mill and mill area clean and orderly.
• May be asked to participate in continuous improvement activities, individually or as a team member.
• Actively seeks to continuously improve standard work techniques or processes leading to, but not limited to, decreasing lead time, improving quality, decreasing set-up time, and/or processing time to reduce costs and expand business.
• Performs routine set-up and process adjustments inherent to the production process and monitors product quality by visual observation and review of process data in accordance with meeting customer specifications.
• Abide by all plant safety rules and procedures. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, acts, near misses, and injuries.
• Properly wear and care for all Personal Protective Equipment. Communicate and submit ideas for any safety issues.
• May be asked to participate on Safety Teams.

This description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• High degree of mechanical and mathematical ability.
• Dexterity and the ability to operate equipment and learn how to use measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers.

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 – $80,000 USD (hourly). The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

Benefits

AMETEK offers competitive benefits. For more information, visit AMETEK's careers page.