Machine Operator, Annealing

Elmet Technologies LLC•Euclid, OH

About The Position

Elmet Technologies is a leading producer of the high-performance metals including tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum and niobium. We are currently sourcing candidates for a Machine Operator, Annealing. This person will be responsible for processing material through the GE mesh belt, Abbott mesh belt and roller hearth annealers, following the production anneal schedule book for proper time and temperature. Wash all material coming from the tension mills and orders as required. Job responsibilities also include, but not limited to: Load material onto proper mesh belt annealer per instructions. In the anneal log book, record ingot number, type of material, time and temperature of anneal, production order number and the time that material enters the annealer entrance door Unload material from mesh belt annealer. Put finished or annealed material information in computer system for next stations. Weight and record material on annealer weight sheet. Load material into roller hearth. In the anneal log book, record ingot number, type of material, time and temperature of anneal, production order number and time that material enters the annealer entrance door. Load finished products for flattening and stress relief annealing process. Unload material from roller hearth. Weigh and record material on annealer weigh sheet. Record width and length for saw finishing plate records. Wash material through wash sink from tension mills. Use lift equipment to move and position materials as necessary. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain high quality standards. Assure consistent product quality through established ISO production methods and techniques; understand cause and effect of process variables on final product. Maintain equipment in safe and efficient operation by working closely with maintenance department. Identify preventative maintenance routines.

Requirements

Position demands the ability to use basic arithmetic and to interpret and adhere to specification requirements.
One year experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Employee must plan how to load annealers to achieve greatest efficiency (i.e., matching different lengths of material to maximize material going through annealers).
Plan best way to load material to minimize scratches, dents and other handling defects.
Business needs and trade compliance requirements mandate that this position be held by a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

Load material onto proper mesh belt annealer per instructions.
Record information in the anneal log book.
Unload material from mesh belt annealer.
Put finished or annealed material information in computer system for next stations.
Weight and record material on annealer weight sheet.
Load material into roller hearth.
Load finished products for flattening and stress relief annealing process.
Unload material from roller hearth.
Record width and length for saw finishing plate records.
Wash material through wash sink from tension mills.
Use lift equipment to move and position materials as necessary.
Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain high quality standards.
Assure consistent product quality through established ISO production methods and techniques
Maintain equipment in safe and efficient operation by working closely with maintenance department.
Identify preventative maintenance routines.