HIP Operator

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus!

Bodycote offers paid holidays and paid time off, as well as 401k match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical; have the ability to work full-time, 40+ hours per week. The hours for this role are 1st shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Based in Warsaw, IN, the HIP Operator works under the direction of the Production Manager to perform critical functions related to equipment operation in the Control Room. Responsibilities include starting and monitoring units, sampling gas during cycles, and completing documentation for delivery to the end customer.

The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Efficiently and carefully building and boxing the cycle, including loading/unloading customer parts onto, into, or out of the units, baskets, tubs, racks, or other containers as required.
• Independently operates, controls, and monitors unit equipment as required and written in standard procedures on shop traveler and/or customer paperwork.
• Operate the equipment in the Control Room.
• Creating/correcting Load Diagrams.
• Updating Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Database.
• Conduct gas analysis, using proper compressor usage, and when to save reclaimed gas, and where to save it.
• Temperature and pressure to run cycles at for optimal temperatures/pressures with the allowed deltas.
• Determine which thermocouples to disregard and where to place thermocouples for optimal temperature readings.
• What temperature to start venting cycles at, and how large a can/ring to use for loading parts?
• Follow the established work procedures and control measures (including the use of PPE where issued) and any applicable SHE rules.
• Respect all guards, barriers, and permits at all times.
• Co-operate in health screening and surveillance procedures as required.
• Immediately brings any unusual problem, irregularity, or concern to the supervisor or management.
• Ability to operate a forklift and crane.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customers’ inventory and, as such, will perform duties safely and responsibly to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience with heat treatment operation and/or drinking/wastewater management.
• May be required to work overtime or any shifts, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.

• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively…