Utility Operator

AMETEK, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Utility Operator to operate and maintain rolling mills and furnaces, perform powder processing, and ensure production targets are met. The role features weekend shifts (Sun 6a–6p, Mon-Wed 6a–4p) with a pay rate of $25/hr.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic data entry skills, attention to detail, and the ability to read/write English fluently. ITAR considerations apply as a US Person.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Able to fluently read/write English without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Operate rolling mills, annealing furnaces, grinding and other machinery.
• Interpret blueprints or mill cards to determine product specs and tooling instructions.
• Perform powder operations including blending, reducing, grinding and screening.
• Operate soak and batch furnaces to support production.
• Conduct rolling, shearing and saw cutting operations as part of manufacturing.
• Perform quality checks using measuring devices to ensure standards.
• Handle packaging and shipment of materials and maintain paperwork/records.
• Provide training to other operators and conduct safety checks.

Skills

Detail oriented

Quality checks

Blueprint reading

Data entry

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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As an Utility operator, you will be operate and maintain rolling mills and furnaces, completes reductions and compactions of powder, performs quality checks, handles packaging and shipment, and ensures production requirements are met through various tasks. This is a first shift position working Sundays from 6a-6p and Mon - Wed from 6a - 4p. The rate of pay for this role is $25/hr.

The Utility Operator will:

• Operate a wide range of production equipment including rolling, annealing, grinding, and other machinery.
• Interprets blueprints or mill cards to determine product specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• Executes all powder operations required for ESC parts production, which includes blending, reducing, grinding, and screening of powders.
• Utilizes soak and batch furnaces as necessary to facilitate production processes.
• Conducts rolling, shearing, and saw cutting operations as part of the manufacturing process.
• Conducts quality checks using various measuring devices to ensure products meet both internal and customer standards.
• Handles packaging and shipment of materials, including necessary paperwork and record-keeping.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple functions on a daily basis to meet production requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by ESC Supervisor.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately.
• Provide training to other operators as required.
• Conduct safety checks and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Operate NX line primarily on weekends.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as necessary.

The Utility Operator requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer functions for data entry purposes.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Able to fluently read/write english without assistance.
• Be a US Person (facility is ITAR regulated).

The Utility Operator must also be able to do the following:

• Ability to repetitively walk, stand, bend, stoop, push/pull, lift, grasp/feel, see, talk, hear, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work around metal powders and nickels.
• Ability to wear a respirator while conducting job duties.
• Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, front-end loader, payloader)
• Ability to ascend and descend steep stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability towork around dust, chemicals, and other substances.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.
• Ability to work in a production area with usually moderate noise level. The production area is not climate controlled.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 55,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].