Job Description
No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits: Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
- Company Profit Sharing Plan
- 3 weeks' Vacation to start; 4 weeks' Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks' Vacation 10 years seniority
- We set you up for success with our "Center for Excellence" onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
- Training and Educational Assistance Programs
Primary Function: Operate grain etch lines and caustic autoclaves, ensure the parts properly etched and core/shell cleaned per procedures, loading and offloading parts from holding baskets and fixtures, load baskets into and out of etch tanks, controlling etch time, ensure the lines running correctly per procedures, other related tasks to operate grain etch lines as defined by HIMCO procedures. Fill out the reports and work sheets. Responsible for the correct mixing of these chemicals, monitoring of bathes and addition of chemicals when required. Responsible for the removal of spent acid, labeling and correct storage of hazardous waste and cleaning of acid tanks and making new baths.
Tools and Equipment: Grain etch tanks, caustic autoclave, various holding baskets and fixture, timer, PH-meter, other chemical analyzing equipment
Materials: Castings, acidic & caustic solutions
Direction of Others None
Working Procedure: The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:
• Operate all equipment as described above.
• Prepare parts and related paperwork for grain etch, inspection and metallography.
• Perform bench chemistry analysis of acidic and caustic solutions (e.g. titrations, PH, etc.)
• Daily contact with supervisor. Occasional discussion of disposition of rejected material.
• Load and unload castings from baskets or fixtures
• Load, transfer, and unload baskets or fixtures in/out of tanks using overhead hoist
• Rinse parts using spray wand. Dry parts with compressed air
• Ensure parts are processed according to specified recipe
• Set and verify cycle timers and temperature settings for all tanks
• Visually inspect parts for contamination before processing
• Visually inspect parts for water spots or contamination after processing
• Take samples from solutions, and provide to the lab for testing
• Make adjustments to solutions based on laboratory analysis
• Change out spent solutions, clean tanks, and refill system with new solutions
• Maintain proper storage and labeling of all process materials and waste materials
• Select recipes from equipment control panel (may need to modify recipes with engineering support)
• Verify cycles meet requirements of recipe
• Set and verify cycle timers on part washer and dryer
• Set and verify temperature on parts washer
• Visually inspect parts for excess remaining ceramic material
• Maintain process control logs
• Collect process samples and deliver to laboratory for analysis
• Perform equipment startup checks and TPM
• Maintain proper storage and labeling of all process materials and waste materials
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
• May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.
Special Skills and/or Experience: Basic understanding of chemical processes.
Previous experience in a chemical processing plant, electroplating or a casting plant preferable.
Some computer skills necessary, familiarity with Excel spreadsheets.
Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Vision requirement of 20/20 or better in at least one eye, per the J1 standard as well as color perception,
HAZWOPER trained (or ability to successfully complete training), demonstrate ability to read process charts, experience working with caustic solutions, or handling of hazardous waste, demonstrated prior experience operating multiple processes, ability to manage time to maximize equipment utilization across multiple processes, operates with limited supervision
Must be able to demonstrate basic math skills such as understanding % calculations, multiplication and division required to calculate adjustments to melt chemistry.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with other departments
Must be able to work independently. Must be able to work flexible hours when necessary to cover other shifts.
Minimum Education Requirements: Must have a High School Diploma or GED
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,