Our people are the heart of our business.  As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!  

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus!

Bodycote offers paid holidays and paid time off, as well as a 401 (k) match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and their families.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical and be able to work full-time, 40+ hours per week. The hours for this position are {hours & days}.

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Summary: 

Based in Andover, MA the HIP Operator will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the Operations Supervisor to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed. The HIP Operator operates the equipment in the Control Room, including starting the units, monitoring the units and sampling the gas used during the cycles and filling out the paperwork that goes to the end customer. In addition, building and boxing the cycles, and loading/unloading them into/out of the units.

3rd shift assignment - Monday through Friday 11p - 7am. Weekends may be required. Shift may change based on company / production needs.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

· Efficiently and carefully building and boxing of the cycle including loading/unloading customer parts onto, into or out of the units, baskets, tubs, racks or other containers as required.

· Independently operates, controls and monitors unit equipment as required and written in standard procedures on shop traveler and/or customer paperwork

· Operate the equipment in the Control Room.

· Creating/correcting Load Diagrams.

· Updating Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Database.

· Conduct gas analysis, using proper compressor usage, and when to save reclaimed gas and where to save it to.

· Temperature and pressure to run cycles at for optimal temperatures/pressures with the allowed deltas.

· Determine which thermocouples to disregard, where to place thermocouples for optimal temperature readings.

· What temperature to start venting cycles at, how large of a can/ring to use for loading parts.

· Follow the established work procedures and control measures (including the use of PPE where issued) and any applicable SHE rules.

· Respect all guards, barriers and permits at all times.

· Co-operate in health screening and surveillance procedures as required.

· Immediately brings any unusual problem, irregularity or concern to Supervisor or

management.

· Ability to operate a forklift and crane.

· Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.

· Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.

· This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.

· Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.

· Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

· Experience: Prior experience with heat treatment operation and/or drinking/waste water management.

· May be required to work overtime or any shifts, including weekends.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.

Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

· Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment

· Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions

· Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions

· Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

· May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.

· Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions

· Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing

· Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.

· Ability to hear in person and via phone

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.