VAR Operator

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•South Gate, CA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Efficiently operate and maintain the VAR Furnace(s) and associated pre-melt and post melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required. Candidate must be a US person/permanent resident to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives. Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures. Strong learning aptitude required, 75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start-up checklist Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting to include: Inspecting and preparing electrodes for melting Bleed water and vacuum system Grinding electrodes, stubs and copper stools Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates Loading electrodes Operating water and vacuum systems Operating furnace controls and instrumentation Remelting electrodes Cooling, loading, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s) Maintain operating records and logs Maintain material and maintenance needed lists Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Operate leak detectors Use various hand and power tools as directed Performs maintenance required to ensure good operating condition of furnace(s) and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, pneumatic and cooling systems. Support other departments as needed per production demands

Requirements

Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills.
Must be good at following instructions
Must be capable of working in a group
Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds
Ability to work with heavy rigging, piping. Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred.
Must be able to think quickly and take action
Must be able to wear a respirator.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Strong learning aptitude required
High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required
3 years working experience in a relevant environment.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or additional training preferred.
Vacuum Arc titanium melting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures.
Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle.
Use pre-pump and start-up checklist
Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting
Inspecting and preparing electrodes for melting
Bleed water and vacuum system
Grinding electrodes, stubs and copper stools
Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates
Loading electrodes
Operating water and vacuum systems
Operating furnace controls and instrumentation
Remelting electrodes
Cooling, loading, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots
Interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s)
Maintain operating records and logs
Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity
Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components.
Operate leak detectors
Use various hand and power tools as directed
Performs maintenance required to ensure good operating condition of furnace(s) and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, pneumatic and cooling systems.
Support other departments as needed per production demands