Rolling Mill Operator - 3rd 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.

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.
• Establishes general processing techniques for new materials.
• Adjusts controls to regulate flow of lubricant, machine speed, machine pressure, etc.
• Observes setup and gauges and measurement devices to assure the processing of quality material.
• Sets up equipment and changes rolls; periodically changes saddles and 2nd intermediates.
• Keeps accurate and organized rolling logs.
• Maintains mill and mill area clean and orderly.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, individually or as a team member, to improve lead time, quality, set-up time, and 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 to meet customer specifications.
• Abides by all plant safety rules and procedures; immediately reports any unsafe conditions, acts, near misses, and injuries.
• Properly wears and cares for all Personal Prote Equipment; communicates and submits ideas for any safety issues.
• May 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 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 per year (hourly). The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. The company employs 22,000 colleagues in 35 countries, grounded by core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.