Titanium Team Lead at Oerlikon Metco US Inc. in Plymouth, Michigan

Job Description:

Titanium Team Lead

We are looking for a Titanium Team Lead for our Plymouth, MI facility. This role will supervise and assist operators to safely prepare, melt, and atomize Titanium metal powder following job instructions. This will include loading the atomizer with raw materials, purging down with inert gas, power-up, taking temperatures, inspecting, and positioned ingot in to feed system. Support activities associated with position include preparation and maintenance of the atomization nozzle, maintenance of accurate production records, delivery of atomized product to the screening area, and passivation and cleaning of the atomization system between alloys. The individual selected for this role will have leadership skills required for guiding training and supervising other team members. Gas atomization, SAP, and experience working with titanium are a plus.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Operation and monitoring of induction melting equipment used for the gas atomization of Titanium alloys. This will include loading the feed system, purging the system with inert gas, power-up, and feeding ingot into the atomization coil. Responsible for preparation and maintenance of nozzle. It is important that the furnace operator maintain a constant awareness of the condition of the atomization system at all times.
• The Team Lead trains and supervises operators on cleaning the atomization chamber between alloys as well as routine maintenance and support activities (e.g. replacement of power leads, disassembly of atomization chambers, and installation of gas delivery system). The Team Lead is responsible for the cleanliness of the work area.
• The Team Lead trains and supervises operators to utilizes process parameters specified in the job traveler. Accurate records are maintained of heats atomized, noting characteristics such as start and stop time, gas pressures, temperatures, and melt characteristics.
• The Team Lead and operators are responsible for the identification of in-process atomized material, transfer of atomized product to the screening area, and submission of samples to the QC laboratory per instructions on the job traveler.
• Meets or exceeds all safety, environmental, and health goals for department.
• Meets or exceeds quality goals for production orders.
• Meets or exceeds productivity targets.
• Notifies supervisor about any problems.
• Contributes to continual improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Your Profile:

• High School diploma or vocational technical training
• Basic math skills and organization ability
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, i.e. lifting, bending
• Ability to safely operate cranes and powered industrial vehicles

Why Oerlikon:

Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.

If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.

Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon:
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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