Heat Treat Operator Trainee

CHICAGO MAGNESIUM CASTING COHarvey, IL
Onsite

About The Position

This position involves training in the Heat Treat function under a certified HT Operator. The trainee will learn to safely perform Heat Treat functions, including separating and organizing furnace processing, completing logs, analyzing and interpreting data, and inputting information into computer programs. The role is responsible for productivity and the movement of parts in and out of the department.

Requirements

  • Must be able to pass (2-year) certification requirements after completion of on-the-job training.
  • Self-starter, independent worker, computer skills for entering numbers & data.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of castings, part numbers & route tickets a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of processed quantities.
  • Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all times.
  • Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship.
  • Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection into everything you make/process.
  • Learn process to complete, date, and sign-off on all routing information: MUST have Heat Treat Operator Lev 2 review, sign or co-sign all trainee process documentation.
  • Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given standards.
  • Learn heat treat work by alloy’s, process & time specification requirements; process work under supervision.
  • Match & verify traveler tickets to castings, distribute castings to next department after processing: HT Lev 2 operator must approve next step movement of castings.
  • Read & understand heat treat specifications, procedures, & work instructions.
  • Learn to appropriately log alloy and temperature readings; demonstrate performance of task.
  • Maintain/complete log sheets & learn dashboard system for entering data.
  • Learn weekly & monthly audit requirements of probe checks (SAT) of temperature set-points on Furnace, Quench Tank, and Load T/Cs and accuracy tests on furnace controllers; CO2 gas verifications.
  • Understand inventory of carbon dioxide and all other supplies; perform task under supervision.
  • Learn & demonstrate appropriate racking of castings prior to heat treat.
  • Maintain organization & cleanliness of heat treat area & equipment; Perform duties safely.
  • Read and understand SP100 procedures and AMS2750 standards.

Benefits

  • Benefit information is available on the company website.
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