1st Shift Annealer Operator

Vollrath Careers•Kiel, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Annealer Operator is responsible for operating the annealer (loading, unloading & packing). This role involves monitoring processes, ensuring safety standards, and checking the functions of the annealer. The Annealer Operator will set up and operate annealing furnaces and associated equipment, monitor and adjust temperature and timing settings according to specifications, and load and unload materials into furnaces following established procedures. All other assigned duties by supervisor or lead person are also part of the role.

Requirements

Operating the annealer (loading, unloading & packing)
Monitoring processes
Ensuring safety standards
Checking the functions of the annealer
Ability to set up and operate annealing furnaces and associated equipment
Ability to monitor and adjust temperature and timing settings according to specifications
Ability to load and unload materials into furnaces following established procedures
Ability to inspect materials before and after annealing to ensure they meet quality standards
Ability to document process conditions, including temperature, duration, and cooling rates
Ability to identify and troubleshoot any issues with the annealing process or equipment
Ability to perform tests and inspections to verify material properties and ensure compliance with specifications
Ability to maintain detailed records of production runs and quality control results
Ability to communicate with quality control personnel and production managers to address any discrepancies
Ability to conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of annealing equipment to ensure optimal performance
Ability to follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective gear
Ability to report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor
Ability to maintain accurate logs of production data, maintenance activities, and any anomalies
Ability to prepare and submit reports on process performance and material quality as required

Responsibilities

Set up and operate annealing furnaces and associated equipment
Monitor and adjust temperature and timing settings according to specifications
Load and unload materials into furnaces following established procedures
Inspect materials before and after annealing to ensure they meet quality standards
Document process conditions, including temperature, duration, and cooling rates
Identify and troubleshoot any issues with the annealing process or equipment
Perform tests and inspections to verify material properties and ensure compliance with specifications
Maintain detailed records of production runs and quality control results
Communicate with quality control personnel and production managers to address any discrepancies
Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of annealing equipment to ensure optimal performance
Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective gear
Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor
Maintain accurate logs of production data, maintenance activities, and any anomalies
Prepare and submit reports on process performance and material quality as required