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Position Summary:
The Heat Treat Operator efficiently and safely operates heat treat and plating equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
Carburizing:
* Incoming inspection and check in to ensure process documents and quality conformance
* Loading and unloading parts from carburizing fixtures (some heavy lifting required)
* Loading and unloading carburizing pit furnaces (overhead crane operation required)
* Operating and maintaining furnace temperatures and atmospheres
* Test piece inspection utilizing metallograph and micro hardness testers
* Test piece preparation utilizing mounting and polishing equipment
* Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Press Quenching
* Quench machine set up and operation (some heavy lifting required)
* Size inspection of parts utilizing micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and other
* Loading and unloading austenitizing furnaces (heavy lifting and overhead crane operation required)
* Quench tooling assembly and storage (some heavy lifting and stacker operation required)
* Operating and maintaining furnace temperatures and atmospheres
* Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Plating
* Performs analysis on chemical balances and maintains prescribed level of chemicals in plating bath solutions.
* Troubleshoots plating of parts and all plating processes and resolves any problems or discrepancies to ensure quality work.
* Operates and maintains ANDCO Heavy Metal Removal and recycled water system and investigates and resolves and related problems.
* Performs strip plating, oxide coating, and proper cleaning methods prior to plating.
* Masks or stops off areas of parts not to be plated, according to print specifications, and fixtures them prior to plating.
* Electroplates all metal parts, or copper.
* Reads blueprints to determine surface area of part where plating is required.
* Reads blueprints and designs fixtures for holding parts to be plated accordingly.
* Determines current density, plating time, and rectification values required for copper.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
* Performs general labor duties associated with heat treat operations.
* Reference written process instruction for proper recipes, specifications and tooling to ensure quality product
* Lead / support continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
* Maintains clean and safe work area
* Ability to troubleshoot machine malfunctions
* Operate and set up flame hardening machine
* Familiarize and train other Heat Treat operators using process documentation, quality tools and processes
* Perform other duties as required and assigned
* Read and maintain charts on furnace
* Use computer terminal to complete heat treat operations in production database
* Responsible and accountable for quality of work produced documenting on process documents and inspection forms.
* Operate 3 gas analyzer, straighteners, steel and glass bead blasters, hardness tester, parts washers, and package parts.
* Read and interpret complex engineering processes, process sketches, and blueprints
* Operating an overhead crane and forklift to load and unload furnace.
* Maintain controls on furnaces and gas generators (nitrogen and Endo) to ensure proper settings, dew points and carbon potential.
* Tests all parts for conformity
* Make minor repairs
* Work independently with engineers and others on various aspects of Lean production techniques to drive
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Production and Processing
* - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications. Mathematics
* - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. Chemistry
* - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Operation Monitoring
* - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation and Control
* - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Active Listening
* - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Monitoring
* - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Quality Control Analysis
* - Talking to others to convey information effective Speaking
* - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Requires the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions and procedures. Reading Comprehension
Preferred Education/Training/Experience:
* High school diploma or equivalent required
Computer Skills:
* Basic computer skills
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Travel Requirements:
* Negligible
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Other details
* Pay Type Hourly
* Required Education High School
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* The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America
The Heat Treat Operator efficiently and safely operates heat treat and plating equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
Carburizing:
* Incoming inspection and check in to ensure process documents and quality conformance
* Loading and unloading parts from carburizing fixtures (some heavy lifting required)
* Loading and unloading carburizing pit furnaces (overhead crane operation required)
* Operating and maintaining furnace temperatures and atmospheres
* Test piece inspection utilizing metallograph and micro hardness testers
* Test piece preparation utilizing mounting and polishing equipment
* Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Press Quenching
* Quench machine set up and operation (some heavy lifting required)
* Size inspection of parts utilizing micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and other
* Loading and unloading austenitizing furnaces (heavy lifting and overhead crane operation required)
* Quench tooling assembly and storage (some heavy lifting and stacker operation required)
* Operating and maintaining furnace temperatures and atmospheres
* Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Plating
* Performs analysis on chemical balances and maintains prescribed level of chemicals in plating bath solutions.
* Troubleshoots plating of parts and all plating processes and resolves any problems or discrepancies to ensure quality work.
* Operates and maintains ANDCO Heavy Metal Removal and recycled water system and investigates and resolves and related problems.
* Performs strip plating, oxide coating, and proper cleaning methods prior to plating.
* Masks or stops off areas of parts not to be plated, according to print specifications, and fixtures them prior to plating.
* Electroplates all metal parts, or copper.
* Reads blueprints to determine surface area of part where plating is required.
* Reads blueprints and designs fixtures for holding parts to be plated accordingly.
* Determines current density, plating time, and rectification values required for copper.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
* Performs general labor duties associated with heat treat operations.
* Reference written process instruction for proper recipes, specifications and tooling to ensure quality product
* Lead / support continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
* Maintains clean and safe work area
* Ability to troubleshoot machine malfunctions
* Operate and set up flame hardening machine
* Familiarize and train other Heat Treat operators using process documentation, quality tools and processes
* Perform other duties as required and assigned
* Read and maintain charts on furnace
* Use computer terminal to complete heat treat operations in production database
* Responsible and accountable for quality of work produced documenting on process documents and inspection forms.
* Operate 3 gas analyzer, straighteners, steel and glass bead blasters, hardness tester, parts washers, and package parts.
* Read and interpret complex engineering processes, process sketches, and blueprints
* Operating an overhead crane and forklift to load and unload furnace.
* Maintain controls on furnaces and gas generators (nitrogen and Endo) to ensure proper settings, dew points and carbon potential.
* Tests all parts for conformity
* Make minor repairs
* Work independently with engineers and others on various aspects of Lean production techniques to drive
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Production and Processing
* - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications. Mathematics
* - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. Chemistry
* - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Operation Monitoring
* - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation and Control
* - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Active Listening
* - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Monitoring
* - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Quality Control Analysis
* - Talking to others to convey information effective Speaking
* - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Requires the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions and procedures. Reading Comprehension
Preferred Education/Training/Experience:
* High school diploma or equivalent required
Computer Skills:
* Basic computer skills
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Travel Requirements:
* Negligible
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Other details
* Pay Type Hourly
* Required Education High School
Apply Now
* The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America
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