Molten Metal Atomizing Operator

AMETEK; Eighty Four (PA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Eighty Four plant is seeking an Atomizing Melter to support the Operations department with daily tactical tasks and safety-focused execution. You will report to the Atomizing Supervisors and work with operators, maintenance, and management to analyze root causes and provide basic training.

You will help maintain accurate melt and atomizing records, follow SOPs, and contribute to quality and customer satisfaction while supporting production goals.

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 Eighty Four plant is seeking an Atomizing Melter to support the Operations department with daily tactical tasks and safety-focused execution. You will report to the Atomizing Supervisors and work with operators, maintenance, and management to analyze root causes and provide basic training.

You will help maintain accurate melt and atomizing records, follow SOPs, and contribute to quality and customer satisfaction while supporting production goals.