Annealer

Job Title: Annealer

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Quality Process Engineer

Annealer Position Overview:

The Annealer at Chance Aluminum is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of aluminum annealing ovens to ensure proper mechanical properties and material quality. This role plays a critical part in the manufacturing process by controlling heat treatment cycles for aluminum coils and products in accordance with production specifications and quality standards.

Annealer Essential Responsibilities:

• Improve and develop annealing recipes to ensure consistent, successful oven cycles. Work with the production team and lab to base oven cycles on all available data.
• Operate and monitor annealing ovens to heat-treat aluminum coils according to standard operating procedures and customer requirements.
• Load and unload coils into annealing ovens using overhead cranes or other handling equipment.
• Accurately input and monitor temperature, cycle time, and cooling parameters for various aluminum alloys.
• Perform in-process quality checks and visual inspections to ensure product integrity and conformance.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and quality engineers to resolve process deviations and optimize annealing schedules.
• Record and maintain detailed production data, including lot numbers, cycle parameters, temperature charts, and material tracking.
• Conduct routine checks and light maintenance of annealing equipment, report abnormalities to the maintenance team.
• Adhere to all company safety procedures, including use of PPE, lockout/tagout protocols, and confined space entry (if required).
• Support process improvement initiatives related to thermal treatment, energy efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in training and cross-training efforts within the heat treat and manufacturing department.

Annealer Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a metals manufacturing or heat treatment environment.
• Understanding of basic metallurgical concepts and heat treatment processes for aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production schedules, and technical specifications.
• Comfortable operating heavy equipment (e.g., overhead cranes, forklifts).
• Basic computer skills for data entry and production tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Preferred:

• Technical certification or associate degree in metallurgy, industrial operations, or a related field.
• Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control), ISO standards, and Lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with SCADA systems or programmable oven controllers.
• Forklift and crane operation certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Tolerance for high-heat work environments and physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to stand, climb, bend, and reach throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position with possible on-call availability for emergencies.
• Rotating shifts may be required, including weekends and holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: On-site, Williamsport, PA