ARC Melter I - 3rd Shift

Materion; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is hiring an ARC Melter Operator to produce high‑quality tantalum ingots using Electron Beam and Arc furnaces. The role includes operation of related equipment, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include setting up furnaces, maintaining molds and melt hardware, and ensuring product specifications. Requires 2+ years in manufacturing, SAP experience, and vacuum system familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years industrial manufacturing experience; SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with vacuum systems required; vacuum melting with EB/Arc/CMAF preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Quality inspection experience preferred.
• Troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate EB and Arc furnaces following SOPs and OPCs.
• Operate GCA/AC furnaces, Hydride/Dehydride and other equipment.
• Operate vacuum furnaces and perform leak detection.
• Inspect and maintain molds and melt hardware.
• Inspect materials to meet specifications and report defects.
• Collaborate with welders and downstream operations for process alignment.
• Enter material movements into SAP and document QC and traceability.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe 5S work area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! 3rd Shift: Sunday - Friday 10:30pm-7am

Position Summary

The ARC Melter Operator is responsible for producing high‑quality Tantalum ingots using Electron Beam (EB), Arc, and related vacuum melting furnaces. This role also includes operation of additional Q Plant and support equipment, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate EB and Arc furnaces following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operating Procedure Cards (OPCs), and job-specific routers.
• Operate GCA and AC furnaces, Hydride/Dehydride and Agglomeration furnaces, Eitel Press, 1500T Press, and mold cleaning equipment as required.
• Operate vacuum furnaces and perform vacuum leak detection.
• Inspect and maintain molds, melt hardware, and all necessary operating supplies.
• Inspect materials to ensure product specifications are met and report defects or issues to supervision.
• Work collaboratively with welders and other downstream operations to ensure process alignment.
• Enter material movements into SAP and complete all quality control and lot traceability documentation to ensure accurate identification and testing records.
• Perform routine troubleshooting, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area in alignment with 5S and safety standards.
• Follow all safety rules, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures to maintain high product quality and safe working conditions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years industrial manufacturing experience; experience using computer databases such as SAP preferred.
• Experience with vacuum systems required; vacuum melting experience with EB, Arc, or CMAF preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Quality inspection experience preferred.
• Troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required or preferred (depending on company standards).
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to work collaboratively, make sound decisions, identify production issues, and seek assistance when needed.
• Must be safety-conscious and able to understand safety and environmental requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in manufacturing, production, and shipping environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift for extended periods.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet production requirements.

Pay Range: $27.18-$33.56. Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.