Chem Mill Operator

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Redmond, OR

About The Position

The Chem Mill Operator supports the chemical milling process by chemically removing titanium stock from castings and preparing casting surfaces to meet customer specifications. The operator accurately prepares, operates, and maintains tanks used to chemically mill titanium castings. The role includes measuring castings before and after milling, recording process data, handling castings and chemical baths, monitoring and adjusting bath chemistry, maintaining equipment, and following safe work practices. Duties may include limited hazardous-waste management, for which annual comprehensive training is required when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work well with limited supervision.
Ability to read reports and use a personal computer.
Complete Hazardous Chemical Safety Training within six months.
Pay close attention to detail on learned skills.
Work safely and conscientiously and adhere to safety rules.
Communicate orally and in writing with coworkers and a supervisor.
Ability to work in a chemical mill environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior chemical experience using dimensional measuring devices.

Responsibilities

Measure areas on castings before and after milling with dimensional measuring devices to determine the amount of stock to remove, and record the measurements.
Enter data and complete logs and records, including measurements, calculations, chemical additions, and milling times.
Place titanium castings in tumblers and use a hoist to submerge the tumblers in milling baths.
Remove castings from baths, rinse them, and transfer parts to a drying oven.
Operate and prime circulation pumps, and troubleshoot or work with maintenance as needed.
Take daily chemical-bath samples for laboratory analysis and check bath temperature.
Calculate daily etch rates and make bath additions to bring chemistry within specification.
Pump spent tank solutions to a neutralization holding tank, rinse tanks, and neutralize spent acid baths according to operating procedures.
Follow safe work practices, operate equipment and tools safely, and identify and report safety problems.
Perform inventory control of supplies.
When assigned, close, weigh, and transfer hazardous-waste containers to the facility's hazardous-waste storage location.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.