Utility Operator – 1st Shift

Bodycote North AmericaHebron, KY
$20 - $30Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus! Bodycote offers paid holidays and paid time off, as well as 401k match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical; have the ability to work full-time, 40+ hours per week. The hours for this role are 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday-Friday. Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive. Based in Hebron, Kentucky, the Utility Operator will perform essential job functions associated with thermal spray processes under the direction of the Production Supervisor to meet customer specifications, including assisting other employees as needed. Utility Operator performs duties in any production department and will be cross-trained in post-processing operations on customer parts after coating operation, grit blasting parts prior to coating, or masking parts to cover areas that will not receive thermal spray coating.

Requirements

  • Must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated organization and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using hand tools to perform manual processes preferred.
  • Experience working in a production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Complete steps of the thermal spray process to include, but not limited to, masking, grit blasting, deburring, and grinding using various hand tools.
  • Review job folder to verify area of part to be processed (masked, post-processing, grit-blast areas).
  • Perform visual inspection of parts for defects.
  • Using various hand tools, perform appropriate processing per work instructions and job folder.
  • Record and sign off on all applicable data defined in the job folder.
  • Report all problems, inaccuracies in the job folder, damaged parts, and/or post-processing materials to the Lead or Supervisor.
  • Follow in-process inspection procedures as needed to verify current operation meets customer and job folder requirements.
  • Assist the supervisor in developing processes that will improve operations
  • Observe all Environment, Health, and Safety Policy requirements.
  • Keeping the work area neat and orderly at all times.
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Disposal of waste per safety standards.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
  • This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customers’ inventory and, as such, will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
  • Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 401k match
  • Medical Plans
  • Dental Plans
  • Vision Plans
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