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

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Morgantown, PA

15h • Onsite

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.

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.
• Mig, Tig, or Stick Welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED