VAR Operator- 2nd Shift

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.

In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• 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
• Bleed water and vacuum system
• Grinding electrodes, stubs and copper stools
• Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates
• Loading electrodes
• Operating water and vacuum systems
• Operating furnace controls and instrumentation
• Cooling, loading, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots
• Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s)
• 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.
• Use various hand and power tools as directed
• Performs maintenance required to ensure good operating condition of furnace(s) and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, pneumatic and cooling systems.
• Support other departments as needed per production demands

Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.

In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• 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
• Bleed water and vacuum system
• Grinding electrodes, stubs and copper stools
• Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates
• Loading electrodes
• Operating water and vacuum systems
• Operating furnace controls and instrumentation
• Remelting electrodes
• Cooling, loading, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots
• Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s)
• 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
• Use various hand and power tools as directed
• Performs maintenance required to ensure good operating condition of furnace(s) and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, pneumatic and cooling systems.
• Support other departments as needed per production demands

• Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills.
• Must be good at following instructions
• Must be capable of working in a group
• Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds
• Ability to work with heavy rigging, piping. Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to think quickly and take action
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Strong learning aptitude

High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required;
Trade school or additional training preferred. 3 years working experience in a relevant environment. Vacuum Arc…