Coating Furnace Operator

Ingersoll Cutting Tool Company • Rockford, IL

11h • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Coating Oven Operator (2nd OR 3rd shift) Ingersoll Cutting Tools is one of the world’s leading suppliers of metal cutting tooling systems and an integral member of the IMC Group of Companies, a distinguished corporate holding of Berkshire Hathaway, with over 130 subsidiaries in 60 countries around the world. Ingersoll’s US operations are housed on our state-of-the-art manufacturing and marketing campus in Rockford, Illinois. We are currently accepting applications for a 2 nd or 3 rd shift Coating Oven Operator .

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in production environment, technical role preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong PC controls background.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as required.
• Ability to perform coating inspections utilizing XRF (X-ray fluorescence), micro hardness fracture inspection and callot inspection of coating layers.
• Fluid with Microsoft Windows environment including Excel.
• Ability to provide direction of daily operations within coating.
• Intermediate math skills:
• High attention to detail, organization and cleanliness/care of equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work well independently, as well as with others, in a team environment.
• Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, possess a good work ethic, demonstrate reliable and punctual work habits, demonstrate safety consciousness, and always conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating process/operational procedures a plus.
• Previous coat furnace operation and/or technical education in coating technologies a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot and maintain PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating furnaces. Includes working with process gases and high current equipment.
• Conducts furnace operations including loading and unloading, fixture maintenance and required preventative maintenance.
• Completes all required coating inspection steps including XRF and callot inspection.
• Works closely with maintenance personnel troubleshooting equipment as required.
• Provides direction as required to coating setters to build coat batches in accordance with PC planning needs while maintaining optimized batches for cost control.
• Works closely with coating development (R&D Engineering) personnel ensuring proper operation of furnace, utilization of coating recipes and recipe edits in cases of recoating.
• Assists supervision with daily coordination of coating activities.
• Works to applicable process protocols/procedures.
• Works in Team Environment.
• Supports process development/definition as required.
• Quality assurance and labor reporting via Windows based computer systems.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Work OT and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Ingersoll Cuttings Tools offers a strong benefits package including affordable and robust health, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Our employees also benefit from an excellent 401k match, wellness reimbursement policy, as well as holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Ingersoll Cutting Tools often promote from within, offering employees the chance to grow their skill set and experience.
• What we pride ourselves most on is our culture – you can expect to find a collaborative, friendly, and inclusive environment here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed