Ipsen Operator

ThermTech - Heat Treating Specialists

Ipsen Operator

Waukesha, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are committed to hiring top talent into our operations teams to deliver world-class services. We look for self-motivated and goal-oriented people eager to learn our trade and be a part of our growing team. We value individuals who are problem solvers, team workers and maintain a bright, positive attitude. If you like a fast-paced work environment to learn lifelong skills, we will welcome your application.

    Position Location: 305 Travis Ln, Waukesha, WI 53189

    Position Hours: FULLTIME 3rd shift: Thursday thru Saturday 6 PM to 6 AM and then Wednesday 12 AM to 6 AM

    OR

    3rd shift: Sunday thru Tuesday 6 PM to 6 AM and then Wednesday 6 PM to 12 AM

    Position Wage: Starting at $20 per hour (plus based on experience). 13% 3rd shift premium.

    Company Benefits:

    • Competitive pay with additional off-shift premiums
    • Health and dental coverage
    • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
    • Employer matched 401(k)
    • Educational reimbursement
    • On-site health care, health coaching, psychiatric care, chiropractor, massage, amp; acupuncture services
    • 8 paid holidays
    • Paid Vacation (begins accruing from day 1)

    For more information, please visit our website: www.thermtech.net

    Job Description: The Ipsen Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe amp; efficient operation of all Tempering and Ipsen cell equipment. Properly inspecting, loading, unloading, programing amp; monitoring furnaces will be the focus for this role. Promptly reporting any concerns to the shift foreman will be crucial as well.

    Principle Duties amp; Responsibilities:

    • Understand Tagging, Transfer, amp; Lot Control Procedures
    • Proper loading amp; racking of parts to minimize distortion
    • Proper startup/shut down, loading/unloading procedures for all cell equipment
    • Determine proper inspection location for AQ testing per

    o ASTM E-18 Rockwell hardness testing

    o ASTM E-10 Brinell hardness testing

    o ASTM A 956 Leeb hardness testing

    • Understand tempering guidelines based off AQ hardness readings
    • Operator will be responsible for the following set up and monitoring at a minimum

    o Temperature controller

    o Over-temperature controller

    o Chart recorders

    o Furnace thermo-couples

    o Agitation monitoring

    o Oil temperature monitoring – cooling / heating / levels

    • Operations of cryo-genic boxes including the following

    o Loading and unloading

    o Temperature controller settings

    o Startup / shut down

    • Proper gas flows including the following

    o Natural gas

    o Endothermic gas

    o Nitrogen gas

    o Ammonia gas

    • Safe amp; efficient operations of all production equipment
    • Prioritize processing based on schedule
    • Perform inspection using correct methods
    • Document amp; report any maintenance issues to shift foreman
    • Monitor amp; program all furnaces to process correct parameters
    • Walk through the shop once an hour to inspect each furnace for accuracy amp; ensure their cell is running efficiently
    • Understand the processing of all material within production areas
    • Ensure plant organization amp; cleanliness

    Minimum Requirements:
    All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test amp; background check.

    Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

    • Acquire/maintain forklift certification

    Experience: prior factory work preferred

    Hard Skills:

    • Basic computer skills
    • Basic math knowledge
    • Proficient physical shape- able to lift 25 lbs. regularly
    • English reading proficiency
    • Safety-focused mindset

    Soft Skills:

    • Excellent written amp; verbal communication skills
    • Excellent time management
    • Attention to detail
    • Organized
    • Adaptability
    • Self-motivated
    • Able to work collaboratively with others
    • Willingness to learn amp; take direction