Machine Operator - Weigh Up

Arnold Magnetic Technologies; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Magnetic Technologies in Woodstock, IL seeks an experienced heat-treat operator to run pre-heat and high-heat furnaces, induction heating equipment, and associated stressing and cooling systems.

You will load and unload parts, set temperatures and cycles, monitor readings, keep production records, and cooperate with maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in manufacturing and machine operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blue prints and routing information so as to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to manage time and work flow to best optimize efficiency for the department.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate productive and consistent handling per customer requirements.
• Strong personal organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Determine sequences of varied operations to obtain optimum results from scheduled parts to be processed.
• Load pre-heat and high-heat furnaces and bring up to prescribed temperatures.
• Unload parts and place in proper stressing equipment.
• Set rectifiers, set-up jigs, temperatures, cycles, stress and cooling period, pack and loading method as prescribed.
• Set-up and operate induction heater, adjust controllers to obtain specified heat.
• Load draw barrels, check and observe performance.
• Investigate cause for machine shut-off.
• Check and observe indicating of recording equipment; match reading with settings; adjust power input report with apparent discrepancies.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of furnaces.
• Maintain job and production records
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading blueprints

Time management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Furnaces

Induction heater

Rectifiers

Demagnetizing equipment

Cooling equipment

Job description

Brief Summary Of Position

Operate a variety of heat-treating equipment, including pre-heat and high-heat gas and electric fired furnaces, induction heat, stress, cooling, demagnetizing equipment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions Of Position

• Determine sequences of varied operations to obtain optimum results from scheduled parts to be processed.
• Load pre-heat and high-heat furnaces and bring up to prescribed temperatures.
• Unload parts and place in proper stressing equipment.
• Set rectifiers, set-up jigs, temperatures, cycles, stress and cooling period, pack and loading method as prescribed.
• Set-up and operate induction heater, adjust controllers to obtain specified heat.
• Load draw barrels, check and observe performance.
• Investigate cause for machine shut-off.
• Check and observe indicating of recording equipment; match reading with settings; adjust power input report with apparent discrepancies.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of furnaces.
• Maintain job and production records
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work from written and verbal instructions.
• Comply with all plant and safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure that work areas are kept clean and orderly.

Required Technical/Job Experience And Qualifications

• 1-3 years in manufacturing and machine operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blue prints and routing information so as to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to manage time and work flow to best optimize efficiency for the department.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate productive and consistent handling per customer requirements.
• Strong personal organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent GED equivalent qualification from certified college.

Beneficial Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers).
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and be able to load and unload parts.
• Must be able to climb ladders and use hand-trucks, as required.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in hot climate environment.

Machines/Equipment Used

• Furnaces
• Demagnetizing Equipment
• Induction heat, Stress and Cooling equipment

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran