CVD Heat Treater

The CVD Operator/Heat Treater’s job consists of the use of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), heat treat, and other high‑temperature resistance and induction‑heated vacuum furnaces, autoclaves, and ovens consistent with the manufacturing of carbon brakes and related carbon/carbon products. Furnaces may be used for carbonization, pyrolysis, heat treat, CVD, and other heating processes needed to control the life, hardness, density, or other required characteristics of carbon/carbon products.

• Load and unload carbon products onto trees, diffuser plates, modules, or other similar devices used as platforms, containers, or racks in the furnaces.
• Assemble and disassemble trees, diffuser plates, and modules before and after each process.
• Operate elevators, overhead cranes, mules, and prime movers (excluding tow motors) for loading, unloading, and moving furnace components.
• Retrieve and return carbon products or assemblies such as module parts for heat treat or CVD processing from holding, staging queues, and storage racks within the specified furnace and heat treat areas.
• Clean nitrogen vent ports, furnace flanges, or other furnace components using approved methods prior to each operation, change vacuum filters, and apply vacuum grease as required.
• Remove and replace all carbon black within the furnace before and after each process as required. Perform all functions related to the extraction, containment, and replacement of used, graphitized carbon black.
• Prepare furnaces and equipment for vacuum operations, activate and deactivate vacuum pumps, and perform leak checks as required for safe and efficient operation of furnaces.
• Monitor and record all temperature, pressure, power, and gas flow meters and gauges. Adjust appropriate settings and flow rates in accordance with defined parameters and maintain all parameters throughout heating and cooling cycles.
• Notify a supervisor immediately when equipment warning devices are triggered or equipment is not functioning properly.
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to verify production processes and product quality; the Inspector (P-1582 classification) will validate the process.
• After training, interpret drawings, sketches, and detailed technical instructions and follow specific relative communications.

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Vocational training in Mechanics or Electronics is preferred.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years’ previous experience working in a manufacturing shop floor environment.
• Skills: Able to operate a variety of hand tools and machinery; read and interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures; operate a tow motor; recognize and solve typical problems that can occur in own work area; effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication; THIRD SHIFT position, will train on first shift (days) for 30 days.

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