Melter I Arc Furnace

Materion; Newton Upper Falls (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion in Massachusetts is hiring a 1st shift Arc Furnace Operator to produce high‑quality tantalum ingots in EB or Arc furnaces. You will set up and operate furnaces, press equipment, and mold cleaning tools while following SOPs and safety rules.

You will document material movements in SAP and maintain quality control records, working with welders to ensure process alignment and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years industrial manufacturing experience using computer databases and driving a forklift.
• Must follow SOPs, OPCs and safety rules to maintain quality and safe working conditions.
• Experience with vacuum systems, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Arc furnaces, working from SOPs and routers.
• Operate GCA and AC Furnaces, Eitel Press and Mold Cleaning equipment as required.
• Operate vacuum furnaces and the 1500T press.
• Inspect and maintain molds and melt hardware; ensure product meets specifications.
• Enter material movements in SAP and complete quality control paperwork and lot traceability.
• Perform troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and safety inspections.

Skills

Fork truck operation

Mechanical aptitude

Vacuum systems

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years industrial manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!1st shift (Monday-Friday: 6am-2:30pm)The Melting (ARC) Furnace Operator is responsible for producing high quality Tantalum ingots in the EB or Arc furnaces.Essential Functions & Responsibilities • Sets up and operates the Arc furnaces, working from SOPs, OPCs, and instructions on job specific routers.• Operates GCA and AC Furnaces, Eitel Press, and Mold Cleaning equipment as required.• Operate vacuum Furnaces.• Operates 1500T Press.• Inspects and maintains molds, melt hardware, and other operating supplies.• Inspects material to ensure product adheres to specifications outlined by the production order and notifies the supervisor of any problems and/or material defects.• Works closely with welders to make sure previous operation aligns with process.• Enters material movements in SAP, completes all associated quality control paperwork and lot traceability paperwork to assure product is clearly tested and identified.• Performs troubleshooting, including vacuum leak detection, minor repairs, and routine preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.• Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition daily by following 5S standard work practices.• Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to ensure personal safety and high product quality.Required Experience and Qualifications• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years industrial manufacturing experience using computer databases and driving a fork truck.• Requires the ability to follow standard operating procedures and prescribed safety rules in order to maintain high quality standards and safe working conditions.• Requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience using vacuum systems.• Vacuum melting experience with EB or CMAF preferred.• Must be safety conscious and able to understand safety and environmental rules.• Pays attention to detail.• Expected to work as part of a team, to make good decisions, to recognize production problems, and to seek assistance when required.Physical Requirements-Position works in all types of environments including shipping and manufacturing.Must be able to lift up to 50lbs safely.Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift for long periods of the day.Ability to work overtime to complete the tasks as needed.Pay Range:$31.49-$38.89Actual 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.