HIP Operator - 3rd Shift
About The Position
Bodycote is the world's largest provider of thermal processing services and is seeking a HIP Operator for its facility in Camas, WA. This is a safety-sensitive position where the operator works under the direction of the Production Manager 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. The role involves efficient and careful building and boxing of cycles, including loading and unloading customer parts. The operator will independently operate, control, and monitor unit equipment as required by standard procedures and customer paperwork. Key tasks include creating/correcting Load Diagrams, updating the KPI Database, conducting gas analysis, managing reclaimed gas, and operating equipment at optimal temperatures and pressures. The operator must also determine thermocouple placement and disregard, understand venting procedures, and follow established work procedures, control measures, and SHE rules, including the use of PPE. The position requires respecting all guards, barriers, and permits, cooperating with health screening, and immediately reporting any unusual problems or concerns to a supervisor. The operator must be able to operate a forklift and crane, practice and promote safety and good housekeeping, and perform other assigned tasks. This role is responsible for the care and treatment of customer inventory, requiring safe and responsible actions to prevent loss or damage. The ability to report to work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with coworkers, understand and follow rules, and accept constructive criticism is essential.
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.
- Must be able to work required shift of 10:00PM - 6:30AM, Sunday Night - Friday Morning.
- 1 year minimum experience in manufacturing/production industry.
- May be required to work overtime or any shifts, including weekends.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize work without supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with heat treatment operation preferred.
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.
- Determine 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.
- Determine 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.
- 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 be able to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism
Benefits
- employee and family medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
- company paid life and disability
- HSA/FSA options
- 401(k) with company match
- paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- $1,500 sign-on retention bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
