Production Operator I

Carpenter Technology•McBee, SC

About The Position

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought, and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Talley Industries, LLC, a division of Carpenter Technology Corporation, is a mini mill supplying a variety of sizes and specifications of high-quality round, square and hexagonal stainless- steel bars for distribution. Production Machine Operator Great Pay! Great Benefits! Come Join a Growing Team! SUMMARY Tends fabricating machines such as peelers, grinders, straighteners, pre-straighteners, saws, eddy current machines, sanders, grinders that form and resize coil and bar material to customer specifications and quality standards by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to housekeeping, cross training and operator level maintenance in support of equipment operations. Responsibilities also include attention to safety according to specific training and safety rules. Reads job specifications (work orders) and/or consults with previous shift operators to determine machine adjustments and material requirements for jobs that will be run Sets rollers, dies and guides as specified by job requirements. Observes machine operation throughout the line to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction. Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation and makes subsequent adjustments as required to achieve proper dimensions. When a size change occurs, checks and ensures that uncoilers, pre-straighteners, peelers, straighteners, grinders, saws, and/or sander/polishers are set up properly for new job. Replaces parts and makes adjustments as necessary. Changes rollers in the straightener as required. Generally oversees work activities of Inspector and Material Handlers on his/her line. Performs the functions of Inspector or Material Handler when necessary.

Requirements

High School diploma , GED, or equivalent
ability to read and write English
basic mathematical aptitude
fundamental problem solving skills
ability to act on decisions independently without specific guidance from supervisor

Responsibilities

Tends fabricating machines such as peelers, grinders, straighteners, pre-straighteners, saws, eddy current machines, sanders, grinders that form and resize coil and bar material to customer specifications and quality standards
Reads job specifications (work orders) and/or consults with previous shift operators to determine machine adjustments and material requirements for jobs that will be run
Sets rollers, dies and guides as specified by job requirements.
Observes machine operation throughout the line to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation and makes subsequent adjustments as required to achieve proper dimensions.
When a size change occurs, checks and ensures that uncoilers, pre-straighteners, peelers, straighteners, grinders, saws, and/or sander/polishers are set up properly for new job.
Replaces parts and makes adjustments as necessary.
Changes rollers in the straightener as required.
Generally oversees work activities of Inspector and Material Handlers on his/her line.
Performs the functions of Inspector or Material Handler when necessary.
Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to housekeeping, cross training and operator level maintenance in support of equipment operations.
Responsibilities also include attention to safety according to specific training and safety rules.