Auto Hot Press Robot Operator
About The Position
Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC has an opening for a full-time Auto Hot Press Robot Operator. This role is responsible for operating the mold building automatic station and utilizing tooling and equipment for hot press sintering of powdered metal diamond segments. The Operator will assemble molds containing graphite mold parts and cold pressed diamond segments in an aluminum frame, load them into an automatic hot press for sintering, and subsequently remove them for disassembly. Responsibilities also include sorting graphite parts from finished segments, performing quality checks, preparing and storing graphite parts, and cleaning the work area.
Requirements
- Operate the automatic mold building station.
- Coordinate and prepare all components to maintain the machine running at high efficiency.
- Organization and selection of proper tooling to fulfill work requirements.
- Preparation of graphite tooling by painting with graphite or boron nitride coating.
- Ability to use machinery and select the program needed for each order.
- Must be organized to coordinate all tasks to maximize daily output and efficiency of the machine.
- Quality check on segments to include micrometer of height, length and thickness.
- Hardness and density checks on segments utilizing Rockwell Hardness Tester and precision balance.
- Ability to exhibit dexterity skills in handling small parts and assemblies.
- Ability to lift, push/pull and stand for long periods of time.
- Working knowledge of basic industrial math for calculation of densities. Requires addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Working knowledge of the metric system of weights and measurements and using micrometer for measurements.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of diamond tool design elements.
- High school or equivalent experience.
- Strong basic math skills necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Previous working experience with CNC equipment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate the mold building automatic station.
- Utilize tooling and equipment for hot press sintering of powdered metal diamond segments.
- Assemble manually and automatically molds containing graphite mold parts and cold pressed diamond segments in an aluminum frame.
- Load molds into an automatic hot press for sintering and subsequently removed for disassembly.
- Sort graphite parts from the finished segments.
- Perform quality checks on the segments, including micrometer measurements of height, length, and thickness, as well as hardness and density checks using a Rockwell Hardness Tester and precision balance.
- Prepare and store graphite parts for future processing.
- Clean the work area.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
- An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
- An education assistance program
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
