HIP Operator

Bodycote North AmericaFountain Inn, SC
Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus! Bodycote offers paid holidays and paid time off, as well as 401k match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical; have the ability to work full-time, 40+ hours per week. The hours for this position are hours & days}. Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive. Based in Fountain Inn SC, the HIP Operator works under the direction of the Production Mgr to perform critical functions related to equipment operation in the Control Room. Responsibilities include starting and monitoring units, sampling gas during cycles, and completing documentation for delivery to the end customer.

Requirements

  • This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior experience with heat treatment operation and/or drinking/waste water management.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.

Nice To Haves

  • May be required to work overtime or any shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Efficiently and carefully building and boxing of the cycle including loading/unloading customer parts onto, into or out of the units, baskets, tubs, racks or other containers as required.
  • Independently operates, controls and monitors unit equipment as required and written in standard procedures on shop traveler and/or customer paperwork
  • Operate the equipment in the Control Room.
  • Creating/correcting Load Diagrams.
  • Updating Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Database.
  • Conduct gas analysis, using proper compressor usage, and when to save reclaimed gas and where to save it to.
  • Temperature and pressure to run cycles at for optimal temperatures/pressures with the allowed deltas.
  • Determine which thermocouples to disregard, where to place thermocouples for optimal temperature readings.
  • What temperature to start venting cycles at, how large of a can/ring to use for loading parts.
  • Follow the established work procedures and control measures (including the use of PPE where issued) and any applicable SHE rules.
  • Respect all guards, barriers and permits at all times.
  • Co-operate in health screening and surveillance procedures as required.
  • Immediately brings any unusual problem, irregularity or concern to Supervisor or management.
  • Ability to operate a forklift and crane.
  • Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
  • This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
  • Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism

Benefits

  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • 401k match
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision Plans
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