Vacuum Melt Technician

Materion Corporation•Brewster, NY

1d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, Vacuum Melt Tech I is responsible for the maintenance, setup, and operation of vacuum melters and tube furnaces to melt and cast pure metals and alloys into plates/ingots. This role involves operating various machinery, preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and processing necessary paperwork. The position requires adherence to quality, safety, and work regulations, along with basic SAP functions. The company emphasizes inclusion, respect, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of industrial training
A minimum of 03-12 months of related experience
Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and short correspondence
Ability to write standard documentation
Ability to communicate with other employees to share information and solve problems
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and convert in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute percent
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to operate department equipment to include, but not limited to, a water jet and hot roll
Ability to operate a computer
Requires the use of safety glasses, safety shoes, a respirator, and protective clothing such as a uniform or lab coat
Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology (ITAR and EAR)
Must qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee, a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate the band saw, and barrel blaster
Operate shears, hem plate saw, OMAX machining systems and sand blaster
Follow production orders and supervisor/manager instructions, weighs out and prepares materials for vacuum melting and keep records of all vacuum melting operations
Work with Process Engineering on developing procedures for vacuum melting new materials
Clean and evaluate vacuum melted parts
Program the hot rolling furnaces
Assist the level II and III VM Techs with operating both hot and cold rolling mills
Maintain supplies necessary for the operation and maintenance of vacuum melters and tube furnaces
Process all necessary paperwork to include analysis forms, labor data entry, and inventory records
Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations
Perform basic SAP functions