Machine Operator

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else. Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today.

Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations, delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

As a crucial part of our operations, you will be responsible for setting up and operating automatic or manual production machines, cutting sheet metal, and operating an annealing/brazing furnace, tower, or bending equipment according to blueprints and specifications.

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.
• Select, position, and secure dies, blades, cutters, and fixtures onto the machine using rules, squares, shims, templates, hand tools, and built-in gauges.
• Position and clamp stops, guides, and turntables; adjust controls to set and regulate machining factors such as pressure, adjustment rolls, blade angle, and machine speed.
• Locate and mark bending or cutting lines and reference points on work pieces, using instruments such as rules and compass, or tracing from templates.
• Position work pieces against stops and guides or align layout marks with dies or cutting blades.
• Start machines and observe operation to reposition work pieces, change dies, or adjust machine settings for multiple or successive passes; inspect or measure work using rules, gauges, and templates.
• Push buttons on the control panel to start and activate automatic cycles of production machines.
• Observe machine operations, material supplies, and the position of work pieces to detect malfunctions, needed supplies, or misaligned parts.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Work individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency in all essential job functions of the department, working at different workstations as production needs require.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships; train and teach others.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support and involve in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.

• High school diploma or GED; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines, and tools.
• Proven working experience: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
• Experience using various measuring devices to meet drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow-through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.