Supervisor, Platinum and Refractory Services

Precious Metal - Act as the Precious Metal Manager

Planning - Prepares project estimates, cost reports, schedules, budgets, and change orders. Supports the development of the platinum and refractories yearly plan and operating budgets. Maintains the tracking and logistics for all platinum materials. Directs the tracking and logistics for all refractory materials.

Design and Development - Analyzes needs, modifies existing designs, recommends improved production techniques, and develops test procedures. Develops specifications for and purchases or designs and constructs process machinery and equipment for hot melting, forming, and annealing. Keeps informed about new technical developments. Recommends and defines new procedures for platinum and refractory construction as well as the purchase and use of new platinum and refractory materials, machinery, and equipment.

Maintenance and Repair - Supports continuous maintenance of hot melting, forming, and annealing equipment by specifying and purchasing replacement parts, platinum and refractory materials, and services. Directs special examinations of machinery, equipment, and processes to determine the causes of failures and implement corrective actions. Plans and directs both internal trades labor and external contractors in the fabrication, installation, and repair of platinum and refractory components.

Integrated Management for Safety and Environmental Protection - Complies with all rules and predictions of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection System in his/her area of responsibility. Operates processes and equipment in accordance with legal requirements. Monitors adherence to legal and company internal rules concerning Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection.

Supervisory Duties - Supervises, leads, supports and motivates the employees in his/her areas (mason shop, and metalsmith shop) of responsibility, i.e. performance appraisals, succession planning, personnel development, and training measures.

Supports company-wide programs and initiatives such as 5S, TWI, TPM, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• ASME
• 5 Years experience in equipment design for glass melting and annealing, platinum and refractory design and
  construction
• Platinum Group Metals, Glass Refractories, CAD, MAXIMO, PRINCESS, Accounting, TWI, Leadership, English, MS Office

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term/long-term disability, etc.