Melt Operator, PAM 2nd Shift (4pm 12am) Morgantown PA

Operate and maintain furnaces. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance set-up and troubleshooting functions as required.

• Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures
• Strong learning aptitude required-75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job
• Must develop an understanding of basic vacuum plasma and helium technologies
• Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklist
• Set up and operate the furnace as directed for melting to include:
• Loading material
• Pumping down furnace
• Setting torch patterns
• Operating data logging instrumentation
• Melting and casting
• Unloading ingots
• Ability to understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions is required
• Must be able to interpret video monitors gauges meters etc. while operating the Plasma furnace
• Maintain operating records and logs
• Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
• Perform pumping speed and rate of rise tests to determine condition of vacuum system
• Clean out furnaces during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Change molds hearths shields and feed devices.
• Operate leak detectors
• Use various hand and power tools as directed
• Perform maintenance required ensuring good operating condition of furnace and auxiliary equipment such as electrical electronic vacuum hydraulic pneumatic and cooling systems.
• Must be willing to work on many jobs that are in hot and dirty environments
• Correctly uses material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes
• Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut arc weld silver solder and soft solder
• Correctly use such tools as wrench drills grinders saws
• Perform maintenance work
• Work in accordance with established safety rules and good housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred
• 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills
• Must be able to work any schedule holidays and weekends
• Forklift crane-operating experience highly preferred
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Referral Eligible