Melt Operator, PAM - 2nd Shift 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.

• Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures
• Strong learning aptitude required-75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job
• Must develop an understanding of basic “vacuum” ,“plasma” and “helium” technologies
• Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklist
• Set up and operate the furnace as directed for melting to include:
• Loading material
• Pumping down furnace
• Setting torch patterns
• Operating data logging instrumentation
• Melting and casting
• Unloading ingots
• Ability to understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions is required
• Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the Plasma furnace
• Maintain operating records and logs
• Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
• Perform pumping speed and rate of rise tests to determine condition of vacuum system
• Clean out furnaces during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices.
• Operate leak detectors
• Use various hand and power tools as directed
• Perform maintenance required ensuring good operating condition of furnace and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems.
• Must be willing to work on many jobs that are in hot and dirty environments
• Correctly uses material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes
• Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut, arc weld, silver solder, and soft solder
• Correctly use such tools as wrench, drills, grinders, saws
• Perform maintenance work
• Work in accordance with established safety rules and good housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

• 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

Referral Eligible