Melt Operator(VAR) - 2nd shift(4pm-12am) - Morgantown PA

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Morgantown, PA

About The Position

Efficiently operate and maintain the VAR Furnace(s) and associated pre-melt and post melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures. Strong learning aptitude required-75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklist Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting to include: Inspecting and preparing electrodes for melting Welding stubs on to electrodes Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates Loading electrodes Operating the stub welder Operating vacuum systems Operating furnace controls and instrumentation Melting ingots Cooling, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots Drilling ingots (sampling) Chamfering ingots Band saw cut stubs and electrodes Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s) and stub welder Maintain operating records and logs Maintain material and maintenance needed lists Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Operate leak detectors

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required
Must be able to wear a respirator

Nice To Haves

Trade school or additional training preferred
3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred
Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the VAR Furnace(s) and associated pre-melt and post melt equipment
Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment
Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions
Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures
Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle
Use pre-pump and start up checklist
Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting
Inspect and prepare electrodes for melting
Weld stubs on to electrodes
Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates
Load electrodes
Operate the stub welder
Operate vacuum systems
Operate furnace controls and instrumentation
Melt ingots
Cool, unload, identify and weigh ingots
Drill ingots (sampling)
Chamfer ingots
Band saw cut stubs and electrodes
Interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s) and stub welder
Maintain operating records and logs
Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity
Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components
Operate leak detectors