Melt Operator(VAR) 2nd shift(4pm-12am) Morgantown PA

Morgantown, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job 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

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
Welding stubs on to electrodes
Clean paint and maintain crucibles and base plates
Loading electrodes
Operating the stub welder
Operating vacuum systems
Operating furnace controls and instrumentation
Melting ingots
Cooling unloading identifying and weighing ingots
Drilling ingots (sampling)
Chamfering ingots
Band saw cut stubs and electrodes
Must be able to interpret video monitors gauges meters etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s) and stub welder
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

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.
Forklift crane-operating experience highly preferred.
Must be able to wear a respirator.