What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furnace operator position at Kennametal?
Summary
Key Job Responsibilities :
Perform pre-operation checks for machines. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment. (, furnaces)
- Operates vacuum, partial pressure and pressurized sintering furnaces, maintaining water, vacuum, temperature, helium, hydrogen, and argon conditions in furnaces.
- Build and sort heat according to shop orders.
- Operates a tumbler and blasting equipment to de-burr and clean surfaces of various carbide products.
- Operate a small surface grinder.
- Selects and prepares parts for testing.
- Inspects sintered carbide parts to meet established ISO requirements
- Report shop orders and package parts to meet established due dates.
- Track and problem solve furnace issues to reduce cost.
- Monitor established WIP controls for area
- Accurate and timely recording of required data (, production, quality, etc.)
- Confirm all products and batches are written on furnace sheet.
- Confirm the proper temp. for all grades in heat.
- Perform HC Test on all pieces on the board.
- Perform Mag. SAT. test on each product and batch.
- Perform RA test on required pieces.
- Gather porosity pieces and determine if heat is held.
- Enter readings for K322’s
- Enter in SAP.
- Misc. testing for powder approval / green defects.
- Inspect product for cracks, flaws., etc. on the outside (30 power scope)
- Fracture and inspect all pieces for internal cracks, grade contamination, dirt, large grains, pit, and flaws.
Required Experience :
- Minimum Level of Education - High School.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
- Mfg. Quality Measurement Methods, Intermediate Computer Skills.
- Must be able to carry / lift up to 50lbs and push / pull 100 lbs.
- Must be able to kneel / stoop, Stand, Sit and Walk for prolonged periods of time.
Preferred Experience :
Knowledge in manufacturing safety, teamwork, communication, business acumen, trouble shooting, problem solving, and quality control.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Last updated : 2024-08-22
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