Electrode Fabricator LPCT 854

SUMMARY

To accurately and consistently fabricate and weld titanium electrodes into titanium ingots for casting into parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Cutting

Objective: Identify measure align and cut released Alloy for Electrode fabrication.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify released metal by M L number using the MLC database
• Calculate the length of Alloy to efficiently utilize inventory taking into consideration stub length and furnace capabilities.
• Align Alloy bar in Bandsaw to ensure a smooth straight cut
• Monitor Bandsaw as it is cutting to ensure blade stays on track and cut remains straight
• Stub recycling
• Cut off melted Alloy from end of Stub
• Ensure stub is cut straight
• Identify M L length and alloy type on the stub peridentificationtemplate

2. Welding

Objective: To adequately weld Alloy bar to Stub creating a Titanium Electrode

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure welder is in proper operating condition
• Verify that there is enough weld wire that the weld wire is the correct type and that the feeder is working correctly
• Remove any alpha case inclusions and debris from welding surface on bar and stub. This may include the use of wire brushes grinders air hammers and acetone.
• Ensure that Alloy is released by M L number using the MLC database
• Fill out a manual Weld map andenter intoMLC database to create barcoded electrode tag
• Use TIG welder to attach Alloy bar to stub.
• Clean all weld lines using a wire brush
• Mark all weld lines with Alloy M L number for identification
• Verify total electrode weight and attach Bar code tag.

3. Record Keeping and Inventory

Objective: To maintain records of welds Bandsaw cuts electrode maps and metal inventory.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains records of all welds.
• Maintains records of usable metal.
• Assures that all metal is identified by metal lot number.
• Validate metal inventory as requested.
• Positively identifies fabricated electrodes.
• Maintain records of bandsaw cuts per blade.
• Updated MLC database for inventory accuracy and electrode tracking.

4. Safety

Objective:To maintain a safe working environment with an emphasis on safety consciousness in all aspects of the job.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Performs monthly STOP audits.

5. Meets all production and quality standards.

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs other tasks as directed.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT VEHICLES TOOLS AND OR MACHINERY USED:

• Industrial band saw
• Plasma and TIG welders
• Forklift
• Overhead crane hoist
• Hydraulic conveyor
• Basic hand tools (hammer pry bar screwdriver etc.)
• Razor blades
• Air jack
• Computer with access to the MLC database

TRAINING:

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCCsFork LiftDriving Safety Certification Training must be completed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Required Education & Experience

• Minimumone year welding experience
• An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.

2. Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read interpret and follow specifications on Tech Cards and Process Control Procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations. (addition subtraction multiplication division)

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions which include but are not limited to lifted over 50lbs.

• Basic computer skills