HIP Operator

Bodycote; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote in Princeton, KY seeks a HIP Operator to work under the Operations Supervisor. You will operate and monitor control room units, sample gases during cycles, and complete required documentation for delivery to customers.

Responsibilities include handling cycle loading/unloading, updating KPI databases, and ensuring safety procedures and PPE are followed. OT and weekend shifts may be required with adherence to SHE rules.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance: US citizens or permanent residents only.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with heat treatment operation and/or water treatment is preferred.
• Overtime or weekend shifts may be required.
• Forklift operator certification must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment in the Control Room
• Start units, monitor cycles, and sample gas
• Record and document delivery information for customers
• Load diagrams and KPI data entry
• Follow procedures and safety rules, use PPE
• Operate forklift and crane as needed
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Documentation

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Summary

Based in Princeton, KY, the HIP Operator works under the direction of the Operations Supervisor to perform critical functions related to equipment operation in the Control Room. Responsibilities include starting and monitoring units, sampling gas during cycles, and completing documentation for delivery to the end customer.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Efficiently and carefully building and boxing of the cycle including loading/unloading customer parts onto, into or out of the units, baskets, tubs, racks or other containers as required.
• Independently operates, controls and monitors unit equipment as required and written in standard procedures on shop traveler and/or customer paperwork
• Operate the equipment in the Control Room.
• Creating/correcting Load Diagrams.
• Updating Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Database.
• Conduct gas analysis, using proper compressor usage, and when to save reclaimed gas and where to save it to.
• Temperature and pressure to run cycles at for optimal temperatures/pressures with the allowed deltas.
• Determine which thermocouples to disregard, where to place thermocouples for optimal temperature readings.
• What temperature to start venting cycles at, how large of a can/ring to use for loading parts.
• Follow the established work procedures and control measures (including the use of PPE where issued) and any applicable SHE rules.
• Respect all guards, barriers and permits at all times.
• Co-operate in health screening and surveillance procedures as required.
• Immediately brings any unusual problem, irregularity or concern to Supervisor or management.
• Ability to operate a forklift and crane.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism

Qualifications

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience with heat treatment operation and/or drinking/waste water management.
• May be required to work overtime or any shifts, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.

Physical & Mental Demands

The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.