Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Position supports the chemical mill process by chemically removing titanium stock from castings and preparing casting surfaces meeting customer specifications.  Accurately prepares, operates and maintains tanks used for chemical milling of all titanium castings.    

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Using dimensional measuring devices, measure areas on castings prior to and post milling to determine amount of stock to be removed; records measurements.
By use of computer data entry, completes logs and records, including measurements, calculations, chemical additions and milling times.
Places titanium castings in tumblers and submerges tumbler by hoist into milling baths.
Removes castings, rinses and transfers parts to a drying oven.
Knowledgeable in the operation of the circulation pumps; primes circulation pumps; and trouble shoots/works with maintenance as required.
Takes samples of chemical baths through daily lab analysis to determine if bath chemistry is within specifications ranges; checks bath temperature.
Calculate daily etch rates and perform bath additions in order to bring chemistry up to specifications.
Pumps spent tank solutions to neutralization holding tank. Rinses tanks; neutralize spent acid bath by operating procedures. 
Completes logs and records, including measurements, calculations and chemical additions and milling times.
Responsible for safe work practices by adhering to safety rules, safely operating all equipment and tools, identifies and reports safety problems.
Perform inventory control of supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Job duties may include limited management of hazardous waste generated in the chemical mill process, including closing, weighing and transferring hazardous waste containers to the facility’s hazardous waste storage location. Comprehensive hazardous waste training will be required annually for those chemical mill operators engaged in hazardous waste management activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Follow written and verbal instructions and work well with limited supervision.
Read reports and use a personal computer.
Complete Hazardous Chemical Safety Training within six months.
Pay close attention to detail on all learned skills.
Work in a safe and conscientious manner; adhere to safety rules.
Communicate both orally and in writing to co-workers and supervisor.
Work in a chemical mill environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Prior chemical experience using dimensional measuring devices preferred.   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work in an environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes. Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and climb to perform daily job functions.  Ability to exert up to seventy-five pounds of force to lift and move objects.