Melt Operator, PAM - 2nd Shift (4pm - 12am) - Morgantown PA

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Morgantown, PA

About The Position

Operate and maintain furnaces. 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 Must develop an understanding of basic “vacuum” ,“plasma” and “helium” technologies Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklist Set up and operate the furnace as directed for melting to include: Loading material Pumping down furnace Setting torch patterns Operating data logging instrumentation Melting and casting Unloading ingots Ability to understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions is required Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the Plasma furnace Maintain operating records and logs Maintain material and maintenance needed lists Perform pumping speed and rate of rise tests to determine condition of vacuum system Clean out furnaces during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices. Operate leak detectors Use various hand and power tools as directed Perform maintenance required ensuring good operating condition of furnace and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems. Must be willing to work on many jobs that are in hot and dirty environments Correctly uses material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut, arc weld, silver solder, and soft solder Correctly use such tools as wrench, drills, grinders, saws Perform maintenance work Work in accordance with established safety rules and good housekeeping practices. Must be able to wear a respirator.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required
Strong learning aptitude required-75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job
Must develop an understanding of basic “vacuum” ,“plasma” and “helium” technologies
Ability to understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions is required
Must be willing to work on many jobs that are in hot and dirty environments
Must be able to wear a respirator
Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills
Must be able to work any schedule, holidays and weekends

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 furnaces
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
Set up and operate the furnace as directed for melting
Loading material
Pumping down furnace
Setting torch patterns
Operating data logging instrumentation
Melting and casting
Unloading ingots
Interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the Plasma furnace
Maintain operating records and logs
Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
Perform pumping speed and rate of rise tests to determine condition of vacuum system
Clean out furnaces during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components
Change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices
Operate leak detectors
Use various hand and power tools as directed
Perform maintenance required ensuring good operating condition of furnace and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems
Correctly uses material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes
Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut, arc weld, silver solder, and soft solder
Correctly use such tools as wrench, drills, grinders, saws
Perform maintenance work
Work in accordance with established safety rules and good housekeeping practices