Heat Treat Operator I

ELLWOOD Group Inc; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood Crankshaft Group in Sharon, PA is seeking a Heat Treat Operator I to support furnace and product setups, follow the heat treat schedule, and uphold safety and quality standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to work in a manufacturing setting; experience with heat treat equipment is preferred. The role reports to the Plant Manager and offers opportunities to develop technical skills in heat treatment processes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Heat treat equipment experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with furnace and product setups per heat treat schedule.
• Support heat treat activities including material handling.
• Operate cranes and AGVs as required and maintain records.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Help train new operators on systems operation and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Goal-oriented

Verbal and written communication

Mathematics

Train others

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Team player

Independent work

Refractory materials experience

Furnace rebuilding experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ellwood Crankshaft Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of crankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines and other miscellaneous applications. ECG services the locomotive, marine, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets.

Today, ECG has four facilities throughout PA. We currently have an opening for a Heat Treat Operator I at the Sharon, PA facility. Candidates with a variety of experience will be considered and compensation will be related to experience. This hourly, non-exempt position will report to the Plant Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience with heat treat equipment preferred
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize between development projects and daily responsibilities
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, strong math skills
• Must have the ability to successfully transfer knowledge and train others in best practices
• Thorough understanding of our manufacturing processes
• Understanding and ability to layout and stage parts as required
• Desire for continuous improvement – ability to find better ways of doing things
• Ability to work well with a team while also working independently
• Preferred: Experience working with refractory materials and furnace rebuilding.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Assist with all furnace and product setups in accordance with product requirements and the heat treat schedule.
• Perform other labor support functions for heat treat activities such as fork transfer setup, furnace survey setup, material handling, etc.
• Operates overheard cranes and/or radio controlled cranes when and where required and/or assigned.
• Operates automated guide vehicles (AGV’s) under manual mode for material handling and fitment.
• Maintains all reports and recordkeeping as required.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all machines as required.
• Maintains housekeeping in all work areas.
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules.
• Maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.
• Assist in development of training procedures to be used to help train new operators in all aspects of systems operation and maintenance
• Observes all safety rules and regulations and pro-actively leads safety improvements
• Performs other routine labor work as assigned and as required in accordance with production flow and/or plant needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will require occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds and frequent lifting of up to 30 pounds. This position will also require frequent sitting, standing, reaching and climbing. It will also include occasional walking, climbing, crawling and squatting. The physical demands for this job are Light-Medium.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Unspecified.

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