Melt Operator(VAR) 3rd shift(12am-8am) Morgantown PA

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.
• Mig Tig or Stick Welding preferred