Chem Line Operator

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**Position Summary**

Operates automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying

complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating

procedures. Performs quality control analyses as required to complete

in-process batches and identifies variations. Processes may generate

high pressure and/or critical reactions and requires training in

hazardous material handling and emergency procedures.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Know and follow general company and corporate policies and
  
  

procedures.

• Know, understand, and follow department policies and procedures.
• Operates automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying
  
  

complexity in various production processes in accordance with

operating procedures.

• Controls heat-treating furnaces, baths and quenching equipment to
  
  

alter physical and chemical properties of metal objects, using

specifications and methods of controlled heating and cooling, such

as hardening, tempering, annealing, casehardening, and normalizing.

• Places parts in racks, trays, or baskets and places objects on
  
  

conveyor or loads objects directly into furnace.

• Determines temperature and time of heating cycle, and type and
  
  

temperature of baths and quenching medium to attain specified

hardness, toughness, and ductility of parts, using standard

heat-treating charts, and utilizing knowledge of heat-treating

methods, equipment, and properties of metals.

• Adjusts furnace controls and observes pyrometer to bring furnace to
  
  

prescribed temperature.

• Loads parts into furnace.
• Removes parts after prescribed time and quenches parts in water,
  
  

oil, brine, or other bath, or allows parts to cool in air.

• Performs quality control analyses as required to complete in-process
  
  

batches and identifies variations.

• Processes may generate high pressure and/or critical reactions and
  
  

requires training in hazardous material handling and emergency

procedures.

• Report to work on time, follow instructions from supervisor or
  
  

management, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work

rules and procedures.

• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.