Job Description

Overview

The Ingot Manufacturing Operator is responsible for performing material production tasks with minimal supervision, utilizing complex equipment to manufacture extruded ingot materials and prepare samples for analysis. The role involves following established procedures and supporting various ingot manufacturing processes within a global leader in lasers and engineered materials.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and produce extruded ingot materials and ensure timely delivery to customers.
  • Operate heat treatment furnaces for sintering and post-extrusion processes.
  • Use a sand blasting cabinet to remove surface layers of materials.
  • Prepare equipment and clean growth chambers and extrusion dies.
  • Operate extrusion equipment and ensure proper alignment and controls.
  • Monitor consumables and inform supervisors of supply levels.
  • Remove, cut, test, and grade ingot materials for performance evaluation.
  • Cross-train for preparation of Bridgman ingot compounds.
  • Support R&D in new ingot product development projects.
  • Perform accurate data entry and documentation for processes.
  • Maintain quality work environment and adhere to ISO9001 and ITAR standards.

Requirements

  • Minimum high school degree with industrial experience in metal forming methods.
  • 2+ years of experience operating complex machinery with minimal supervision.
  • 2+ years of applicable experience in a manufacturing setting related to metal forming and testing.
  • Ability to handle welding flame torch and use PPE.
  • Understanding of technical drawings and basic engineering principles.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Information

  • Good working conditions with some exposure to noise, dust, and heat.
  • Ability to lift 10kg of metal in sealed containers.
  • Must wear proper PPE and communicate effectively with others.

How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$39/hr across 43 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 122 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 68 different employers. 35 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 515 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $39/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. Dallas is among them.

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