Melt Operator(EB) 2nd Shift (4 PM-12 AM) 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.

Essential Functions:

• Understand the basic high vacuum and furnace technologies
• Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and startup checklist
• Set up and operate the furnace as directed for melting to include (where applicable to specific furnace):
• Loading and unloading particulate material and/or electrodes
• Cooling unloading identifying and weighing ingots
• Take samples
• Operate furnace / Melt Chair
• Understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions
• Maintain operating records and logs
• Interpret video monitors gauges meters etc. while operating the furnace
• Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Change molds hearths shields and feed devices
• Operate leak detectors and determine vacuum integrity.
• Maintain the furnace - perform preventative maintenance such as change filters replace or change parts change oil check fluids.
• Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut arc weld silver solder and soft solder
• Correctly uses material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes
• Use various hand and power tools as directed including but not limited to: wrench drills grinders saws
• Support other departments as needed per production demands.
• 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