What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heat Treat Operator position at Vallourec North America?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and operate equipment, such as furnaces, Quench, photo eyes, flame-hardening machines, and electronic induction machines that harden, anneal, and heat-treat metal.
- Determine types and temperatures of quenching media needed to attain specified part hardness, toughness, and ductility, using heat-treating charts and knowledge of methods, equipment, and metals.
- Reading and understanding gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is properly running.
- Adherence to API and quality standards
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Participation in level 1 maintenance, preventative maintenance, and 5S
- Entering and validating data manually as well as using a computer
- Adherence to corporate policies, procedures, practices and specifications.
- Adherence to department policies, procedures, practices and specifications.
- Adherence to OSHA safety standards, and departmental Lock out Tag out policies
- Operate overhead, and floor crane
- Operate forklift and scissor lift
- Work in confined spaces for equipment maintenance
- Perform all other tasks assigned
- Report all discrepancies to department supervisor
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
- Develops alternative solutions
- Works well in group problem solving situations
- Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Observes safety and security procedures
- Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions
- Uses equipment and materials properly
- Must be able to lift maximum 40lbs
- Read, write, and communicate clearly in the English language
- Willing to work rotating 8-12 hour shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Basic math skills
- Computer skills
- Work in outside environment conditions
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:
Directable, Teamwork, Adaptability, Accountability, Reliability/dependability, Initiative
Safety awareness, Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback , Pride in performance, Continuous Improvement/Quality, Communication , Positive responses to change, High attention to detail.
