CP Butting Lathe

CP Butting Lathe

Permanent

Creating foldable displays, advancing medical innovations, or giving new life to precious metals – at Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 16,400 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry. 

Heraeus Quartz North America has an immediate opening for a skilled Butting Lathe Operator to join our Cylinder Prep team in Buford, GA. This position is for 2nd (M-F 2pm-10pm) or 3rd (S-T 10pm-6am) shift. The primary responsibility for this position is to weld cylinders/ingots for processing within oven towers and to weld handles to finished preforms prior to shipment to our customer locations. 

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Produce collar-cylinder, j-cylinder, handle-preform, and collar/J extension welds using oxygen-propane torch on automated lathe. 
• Operate wastewater treatment system. 
• Record data/transactions in QDC/SAP.
• Support overall production, including 5S program, and coverage for other cylinder prep positions as needed. 
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE for hot flame envrionment. 

What is required for this role:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience preffered. 
• A minimum of 6-months of manufacturing experience is a plus. 
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism. 
• Self-directed and motivated with the ability to meet deadlines.