What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Shop Operator/Repair position at METGLAS INC?
Metglas, Inc., located in Conway, SC, is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since our company began in the 1970’s, Metglas, Inc. (then Allied Signal located in Morristown, NJ) pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to Metglas Inc.’s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid-solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second.
We are currently hiring Machine Shop Operators for our busy Cast Support department. This position is responsible for rebuilding and overhauling cast cups, wheel frames, modules, and nozzle assemblies, and supplying rebuilt parts to amorphous metal production lines.
Essential Job Functions:
- Transport parts to be rebuilt/overhauled from production line, using forklift/cart; position parts for disassembly, using overhead crane.
- Verify rebuild parameters, using ISO documents, production requirements, and computer system.
- Disassemble parts using various hand & pneumatic tools, micrometer, torque wrench, grinder, lathe, and drill press.
- Enter rebuilt part information into the computer system.
- Transport rebuilt parts to production line or inventory, using forklift/cart.
- Perform Nozzle Shop activities as needed to support production requirements and for vacation/absentee coverage.*
- Perform calibration activities in the cast support shop and nozzle shop.
- These duties are independent of Cast Support Certification/Qualification and may lead to Nozzle Shop and/or calibration certification/qualification
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
- Ability to read and understand measurements and directions.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Basic computer skills: ability to enter, retrieve, and evaluate data.
- Micrometer experience.
- Feeler gauges and set gap experience.
Education, Training, & Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Industrial/mechanical experience operating lathes, grinders, drill presses, torque wrenches, micrometers, hand & pneumatic tools, and powered industrial forklifts/carts/trucks
- Must be clean shaven every day and able to wear a respirator when/if/as needed
- Must commit to wearing the proper PPE every day, all day as required.
- Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.
- Shifts run 7a-7p and 7p-7a
- Rotation schedule is 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on 3 days off on one shift (7a-7pm or 7p-7a) for 2 weeks, then the same on the opposing shift.
- Overtime pay after 40 hours/week
ITAR and EAR Disclosure Statement:
This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1 ). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder.
Full Time Benefits Start on Day 1 and include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k (match after 12 months of full-time employment)
- Overtime pay after 40 hours/week (salaried non-exempt position)
- Life Insurance
- AD&D
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Pay Increase after 6 months and then again after 1 year
- Advancement/Career Path Opportunities
Please visit our website metglas.com to learn more about what we do.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Shifts run 7a-7p and 7p-7a.
Rotation schedule is 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on 3 days off on one shift (7a-7pm or 7p-7a) for 2 weeks, then the same on the opposing shift.