Casting - Chemical Process Operator 3rd shift

Chromalloy•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Chemical Process Operator operates Equiax (Eqx), Directionally Solidified (DS), and Single Crystal (SX) vacuum furnaces to produce high-quality investment castings in accordance with engineering procedures, customer specifications, and required lead times. The operator helps develop and improve casting processes, troubleshoots process variations, and provides technical support to manufacturing. The role also supports efforts to reduce scrap and casting costs while maintaining quality standards. The position performs vacuum-casting tasks, furnace start-up and equipment checks, alloy and mold verification, casting-cycle monitoring, and required manufacturing documentation. It includes supporting training and process changes, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and assisting maintenance with small repairs and adjustments to furnaces when selected for technical knowledge and mechanical ability. The posted shift is third shift; the operator reports 12–15 minutes before shift start for a paid handoff from the previous shift.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent life experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and understand engineering procedures and customer specifications.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and general standard practices.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from supervisors, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and decimals, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer literacy.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques.
Ability to operate or be trained to operate a forklift truck.
Organized, with a solid understanding of 5S methodology.
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident in accordance with ITAR regulations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing regularly; using hands, reaching, and talking or hearing frequently; walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally; and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous foundry-related experience or a college degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Use process knowledge, basic engineering principles, experience, and creativity to help develop and improve casting processes that meet customer specifications and desired lead times.
Read and follow engineering procedures and approved processes.
Participate in plant initiatives to reduce scrap and casting costs, including production meetings, NPI review meetings, and cost improvement teams.
Perform vacuum caster duties, including alloy loading, liner loading and unloading, thermocouple repair and replacement, chill plate cleaning, and monitoring casting cycles and trends.
Complete start-up procedures for Eqx, DS, and SX vacuum furnaces, including checking and replenishing oil levels as needed and verifying equipment operability.
Verify that the correct alloy and master heat are used for each work order.
Select the correct mold from the preheat oven and position it properly in the furnace lower chamber.
Report 12–15 minutes before shift start to receive furnace and job status from the previous shift before the daily T1 meeting; the handoff time is paid, and the off-going caster is not to leave early.
Perform equipment pre-checks, such as grounding and leak-up-rate checks, and complete the required Pre-Flight Checklist.
Operate foundry manufacturing equipment, including alloy preparation equipment, preheat equipment, and vacuum furnaces.
Complete required manufacturing documentation, including melt logs, daily furnace checklists, and mercury logs.
Make metal tags to identify poured molds.
Program withdrawal speeds.
Operate Eqx, DS, and SX vacuum casting furnaces to pour alloy into molds according to engineering specifications and customer requirements.
Collaborate on improvements to ergonomics and safety in assigned areas.
Wear required personal protective equipment and ensure it is available and in good condition.
Support training of new operators and implementation of process changes.
Report molds that do not comply with engineering specifications by red-tagging them.
Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and process variation.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and perform 6S activities.
When selected for technical knowledge and mechanical abilities, assist maintenance with small repairs and adjustments to furnaces.
Perform other reasonable requested duties.