Hitchiner Manufacturing · 22 hours ago
MCL Technician
US Operations - Main Campus, 594 Elm Street, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHitchiner Manufacturing is a premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings. The MCL Technician role involves analyzing alloy compositions and performing various lab equipment operations to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
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Responsibilities
Operate all lab equipment including emission spectrometers, nitrogen and carbon analyzers, computer, oven, cut-off wheel, belt grinder, camera, mounting press, hand grinder, polishing wheels, microscope, pH meter, hydrometer, fixtures, hardness tester and personal safety equipment
Analyze alloy composition of prepour melts and calculate alloy additions required to certify the chemical properties of the melts according to Hitchiner and customer specifications
Identify impure gas in tanks feeding emission spectrometer by sound and visual characteristics and notify maintenance of any problems
Perform audits and skilled maintenance work on lab equipment such as maintaining the carbon and nitrogen analyzers, and the carbon and the emission spectrometers
Analyze and prepare related paperwork for waxes, sands, and other incoming material, including melting stock
Prepare parts and related paperwork for microstructure analysis
Complete a fair share of the overtime workload
Daily contact with foundry melters and supervisor. Occasional discussion of disposition of rejected material
Must be able to function well as a member of a team
Perform bench chemistry analysis of acidic and caustic solutions (e.g. titrations, conductivity, time to dissolve, etc.)
Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance
Qualification
Required
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Basic understanding of chemical processes desired
Previous experience in an inspection department preferable
Computer skills necessary, familiarity with Excel spreadsheets
Must be able to demonstrate basic math skills such as understanding % calculations, multiplication and division required to calculate adjustments to melt chemistry through testing
Strong communication skills to collaborate with other departments
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to work flexible hours when necessary to cover other shifts
Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
Benefits
Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
Medical and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
Company Profit Sharing Plan
3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
Training and Educational Assistance Programs
Company
Hitchiner Manufacturing
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry.
Founded in 1946
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Kucenski
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Ebright
Chief Operating Officer
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