VAR Operator

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Volt is immediately hiring for VAR Operator in South Gate, CA.

As a VAR Operator you will:

• Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures. Strong learning aptitude required, 75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job

• Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start-up checklist

• Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting to include:

• Inspecting and preparing electrodes for melting

• Bleed water and vacuum system

• Grinding electrodes, stubs and copper stools

• Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates

• Loading electrodes

• Operating water and vacuum systems

• Operating furnace controls and instrumentation

• Remelting electrodes

• Cooling, loading, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots

• Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s)

• Maintain operating records and logs

• Maintain material and maintenance needed lists

• Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity

• Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components.

• Operate leak detectors

• Use various hand and power tools as directed

• Performs maintenance required to ensure good operating condition of furnace(s) and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, pneumatic and cooling systems.

• Support other departments as needed per production demands

This is a full time 2nd Shift opportunity

Hours are 2pm-10:30pm

Monday - Friday, possible Saturday

The ideal candidate will have:

• Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills.

• Must be good at following instructions

• Must be capable of working in a group

• Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds

• Ability to work with heavy rigging, piping. Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred.

• Must be able to think quickly and take action

• Must be able to wear a respirator.

• Ability to work in confined spaces.

• Strong learning aptitude required

Pay Rate: $19.25-$24 per hour

• Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr_dept@volt.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Job ID : 422576