Machine Operator

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.

Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

Under limited supervision, sets up and operates automatic or manual production machines that bend metal structural shapes, such as bars, strips, rods, angles, and tubes to specified angle or contour according to blueprints and specifications.

Your Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.
• Locates and marks bending or cutting lines and reference points on work piece, using instruments, such as rule and compass, or by tracing from templates.
• Positions work piece against end stops; locks holding clamp and guide clamp onto work piece. Pulls lever or depresses pedal to activate turntable that draws work piece through guide clamp and around die block until stopped by plug stops.
• May slide mandrel into tubing instead of using guide clamp or may use hand-powered machine. May perform such fabricating tasks as flaring tube ends, using tube flare, or cutting metal stock to length, using power shears or saws.
• Starts machine and observes machine operation to re position work piece, change dies, or adjust machine settings for multiple or successive passes; may attach specified die to machine, using wrench. Inspects or measures work, using rule, gauges, and templates.
• Observes machine operations, material supplies, and position of work pieces to detect malfunctions, needed supplies, or misaligned parts.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the department working at different work stations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
• Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the department working at different work stations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
• Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.
• Forklift and Electrical Basics I and II coursework may be required
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines and/or tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals and complex shop mathematics.
• Understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.