Chem Line Operator Level 1- Days

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain job assignments from supervisor or manager.
• Work safely in accordance to plant safety guidelines including cardinal rules of safety.
• Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspection to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Correctly interpret work orders
• Reviews Technique Cards and paperwork.
• Visually inspects castings for core material scale sand and other contaminants; may reject parts for chemical milling and reroute for cleaning.
• Measures specified areas on castings using dimensional measuring devices and/or Ultrasonic Thickness testing equipment to determine amount of stock to be removed; records measurements.
• to take samples of chemical baths make corrections neutralize pump and build baths prior milling to assure conformance to process control specifications; to test tank pumping systems prior to operation.
• Checks daily lab analysis to determine if bath chemistry is within specification ranges; checks bath temperature.
• Calculates etch rate using standard formula.
• Adds acid to bath in order to bring chemistry up to specifications using standard formulas; adjusts surface tension as needed.
• Checks operations of circulation pumps; checks for leaks; troubleshoots and reviews pumping diagrams if needed.
• Pumps spent tank solutions to neutralization facility; cleans and rinses tanks
• Submerges castings in chemical tanks using tumblers fixtures and hoists; submerges castings into a nitric-hydrofluoric acid solution in accordance with Process Control Procedures.
• Monitors milling operations; calculates etch rate and modified bath times accordingly.
• Removes masking tape; places dried parts on pallets.
• Removes castings rinses and transfers to drying ovens.
• Completes logs and records including measurements calculations chemical additions and milling times.
• Meets all production and quality standards.
  Work in a team environment i.e. follow instructions and assist others as needed.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform daily housekeeping / 6S activities as required
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or manager.

Required Skills:

• Basic English language skills and the ability to read follow and interpret planning and work order instructions
• The ability to perform basic shop math fractions decimals
• The ability to use basic inspection tools such as micrometers calipers etc.
• The ability to read and interpret work instructions and basic prints and dimensions
• The ability to operate forklift overhead crane pallet jack and fixtures.
• Meet minimal requirement on Wyman Gordon internal assessments

Experience & Education

• Minimal 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment; prior military experience; or technical certification / degree
• GED or High School diploma
• Successfully passed Vision Written and Practical examinations for Level 1 or 2 in at least one method within a 12-month period.

Working Conditions:

• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Constant exposure to moderate noise
• Exposure to hazardous chemical environment
• Working conditions may include small spaces dust fumes odors hot / cold temperatures inside / outside noise vibration standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work any shift including overtime weekends and holidays if scheduled.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to stand walk bend squat climb kneel twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.
• Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping pushing and pulling of materials.
• Must be able to safety operate an overhead crane and forklift.
• Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
• Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring promoting and transferring employees without regard to race religion color national origin (where a person was born) sex sexual orientation gender identity age ancestry (ethnic heritage) citizenship veteran status marital status disability or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.