Production Worker - Auto Clave

ATI•Oakdale, PA

About The Position

Operate and maintain Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) equipment and associated systems. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair the vessel furnace, base heater, and auxiliary equipment. Prepare parts and equipment for autoclave cycles, operate the HIP systems and document required information, and support general plant operations while following safety and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to read, understand, and work to melt procedures and specifications.
Able to read and use gauges and controls.
Able to maintain required records and heat reports legibly.
Capable of operating industrial controls and mobile equipment.
Familiarity with basic computer operation.

Nice To Haves

VIM, powder, or PAM melt experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.
Participate in and adhere to company safety programs.
Follow company quality standards and customer specifications, including completing required documentation.
Accurately use shop-floor business systems and maintain equipment for proper utilization.
Plan part locations and thermocouple quantity and positions; gather parts according to specifications.
Fabricate, test, and install thermocouples required for the cycle.
Transport, inspect, and clean parts as required.
Load parts onto fixtures, decks, or secondary containers according to specifications.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair the vessel furnace and base heater, including electrical, thermocouple, mechanical, vacuum-system, and high-pressure-piping components as needed.
Install the main furnace over parts in the vessel, test power and thermocouple signals, and insert the top closure after inspecting and changing retainer O-rings.
Gather information and complete the HIP cycle data sheet.
Run HIP cycles using the vacuum, gas storage, water, cryogenic, valve, and recording systems.
Reclaim and exhaust gas properly before opening the vessel.
Unload and inspect parts.
Document and report functions as required.
Handle materials and perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.