Metal Powder Operator

Summary:

You will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment involved in the atomization process of various metals, ensuring high-quality alloy powders are produced for use in diverse applications.

Essential Job Function:

Operate Atomization Equipment: Manage and operate specialized alloy melt equipment, ensuring precise control of temperature, pressure, and other variables during the atomization process.

Metal Preparation: Prepare metal alloys for atomization, following established procedures for alloy composition and purity.

Monitor Process Parameters: Regularly monitor and adjust process parameters to maintain optimal conditions for metal atomization, ensuring the production of high-quality alloy powders.

Quality Control: Conduct thorough quality checks on atomized metal powders, including size distribution, chemical composition, and other relevant characteristics.

Troubleshoot Equipment: Identify and troubleshoot any issues or deviations in the atomization process, collaborating with maintenance teams for timely resolution.

Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of process parameters, production volumes, and quality control data to ensure traceability and continuous improvement. Maintain and update visual management boards daily.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and team members.

Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks on atomization equipment to ensure its optimal functionality, and report any potential issues for further attention.

Masonry: Reline furnaces and tundishes as required.

Housekeeping: Maintain housekeeping of department to be safe and tour ready at all times.

Other assignments: Task to support company success as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Proven experience as a Melt Operator or in a similar role within a metallurgical setting a plus.

- Strong understanding of metal atomization processes, including knowledge of alloy compositions and properties a plus.

- Ability to interpret and follow technical instructions, operating manuals, and safety procedures.

- Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to perform precise and accurate work, ensuring the production of high-quality metal powders.

- Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of identifying and resolving issues during the atomization process.

- Physical Stamina: Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and lift/move heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.

- Team Player: Effective communication and collaboration skills with team members and other departments.

- Basic Masonry awareness or experience a plus.

- A skilled and detail-oriented Metal Powder Operator specializing in metal atomization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or relevant education in metallurgy or a related field is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Are you a US Citizen?

Work Location: In person