Weekend HIP Operator — Heat-Treatment Technician (Sign-On Bonus)

Bodycote plc; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,770,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime pay

Job summary

Bodycote plc in Andover, MA is seeking a HIP Operator to perform essential heat-treat functions under supervision to meet customer specs. You will monitor units, sample gases, and prepare/load cycles, building and boxing parts as required.

The role requires operating in a heavy industrial setting with weekend shifts, potential overtime, and strict safety rules. ITAR compliance applies; valid forklift/crane skills are essential.

Qualifications

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience with heat treatment operation and/or drinking/waste water management.
• May be required to work overtime or any shifts, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and carefully building and boxing of the cycle including loading/unloading customer parts onto, into or out of the units, baskets, tubs, racks or other containers as required.
• Independently operates, controls and monitors unit equipment as required and written in standard procedures on shop traveler and/or customer paperwork.
• Operate the equipment in the Control Room.
• Creating/correcting Load Diagrams.
• Updating KPI Database.
• Conduct gas analysis, using proper compressor usage, and when to save reclaimed gas and where to save it to.
• Temperature and pressure to run cycles at for optimal temperatures/pressures with the allowed deltas.
• Determine which thermocouples to disregard, where to place thermocouples for optimal temperature readings.
• What temperature to start venting cycles at, how large of a can/ring to use for loading parts.
• Follow the established work procedures and control measures (including the use of PPE where issued) and any applicable SHE rules.
• Respect all guards, barriers and permits at all times.
• Co-operate in health screening and surveillance procedures as required.
• Immediately brings any unusual problem, irregularity or concern to Supervisor or management.
• Ability to operate a forklift and crane.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Heat treatment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bodycote plc in Andover, MA is seeking a HIP Operator to perform essential heat-treat functions under supervision to meet customer specs. You will monitor units, sample gases, and prepare/load cycles, building and boxing parts as required.

The role requires operating in a heavy industrial setting with weekend shifts, potential overtime, and strict safety rules. ITAR compliance applies; valid forklift/crane skills are essential.