VAR Operator

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•South Gate, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
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.
Forklift, crane-operating experience highly 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 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.