Chemical Process Operator (Furnace Operator) 3rd shift

List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.

Coatings Furnace Operator Duties:

• Load and unload furnaces, read and check furnace charts.
• Pack and unpack parts in retorts.
• Must understand where coating samples are placed in coating runs and perform duty.
• Dry hone components.
• Complete log books accurately and thoroughly.
• Change thermocouples as needed.
• Sift and blend powders to create new powder(s).
• Provide coating samples to the Metallurgy lab with accurate information/data.
• Obtain coating cycles from the Metallurgy lab.
• Document travelers correctly after operations have been performed.
• Follow and utilize lean manufacturing principles.
• Maintain, implement and improve 5-S Principles.
• Perform general departmental housekeeping.
• Sustain production standards and quality.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.
• Adhere to and promote Corporate Code of Ethical Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Company IPM/QPM and ISO quality requirements along with NADCAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Vacuum coating powder from behind sifters and V-blenders as needed.
• Assist in surveying when needed.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

List the requirements below that are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the job.

• Ability to accurately read and monitor furnace charts and related equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read, interpret and understand work in-process documents
• Knowledge of chemicals powders processing required
• Ability to transfer information and data accurately
• Basic computer knowledge
• Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Provides accurate feedback to the department supervisor pertaining to quality issues
• Lean skills continually drives process improvements

List preferred job related qualifications if different from above.

• Must be fluent in English, i.e. speaking, reading, writing

List the level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass various tests including annual furnace exams
• Must perform duties correctly and meet performance standards within first six (6) months of position and become a certified working furnace operator