Molten Metal Atomizing Operator

AMETEK, Inc.; Eighty Four (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. at the Eighty Four Plant is seeking an Atomizing Melter to support the Operations department. You will work under the Atomizing Supervisors to safely perform duties and help hit production goals while focusing on customer satisfaction and quality.

You will collaborate with other operators, maintenance, and management to identify root causes and assist with basic training. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to SOPs in a high-temperature environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in a safe manner and follows all Company and Site safety rules.
• Charges the raw material into furnaces in such a manner that efficient and continuous melting occurs.
• Ensures that the prescribed conditions are established (i.e., metal temperatures, deoxidation conditions, de-slag conditions) for pouring molten metal into atomizing chamber.
• Pours molten metal into atomizing chamber.
• Exercises judgement on condition of various refractory components to ensure against failure during melting and to maintain good conditions for atomizing.
• Tears down and relines refractory components in furnace and tundish assemblies as necessary.
• Maintains atomizing and melting records.
• Changes plenums, top hat assemblies, nozzles, and switch pumps.
• Records pour temperature, atomization pressure and water flow during each heat and records any applicable down time.
• Completes housekeeping duties in assigned area and other areas as requested.
• Trains others in a safe and productive manner.
• Assists with the creation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures, Task Element Sheets, and other paperwork related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. at the Eighty Four Plant is seeking an Atomizing Melter to support the Operations department. You will work under the Atomizing Supervisors to safely perform duties and help hit production goals while focusing on customer satisfaction and quality.

You will collaborate with other operators, maintenance, and management to identify root causes and assist with basic training. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to SOPs in a high-temperature environment.