2nd Shift Setup Technician – Furnace & Melt Shop

Precision Castparts Corp.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Morgantown, PA seeks a Setup Technician for the 2nd shift (4pm-12am). The role supports furnace clean-out and set-up maintenance in the Morgantown Melt Shop Operations, with required high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude.

Safety gear and heavy equipment handling are essential as part of production setup. Responsibilities include cleaning melt areas, configuring furnace chambers, maintaining components, and learning to use leak detectors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or additional training preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to work with heavy rigging, piping, weld and torch cut.
• Forklift and crane operation experience preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and work in confined spaces.
• Lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean-out melt chambers, feed systems, D.P. wings, ingot can, and other furnace areas as assigned.
• Set up furnace chambers for production, including changing molds, feeders, shields.
• Clean and maintain EB Furnace viewports, sample lock valves, sample taker, and swivel feed-thru equipment to minimize leaks and failures.
• Learn to operate helium leak detectors and assist EB Furnace Operators with leak checking requirements.
• Learn to operate the lid cleaning backhoe.
• Inspect hearths, endblocks, molds, and dovetail puller assemblies regularly during clean-outs and/or after they are removed from a melting campaign.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy rigging

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Welding experience

Torch cutting

Respirator use

Lift up to 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school training

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Morgantown, PA seeks a Setup Technician for the 2nd shift (4pm-12am). The role supports furnace clean-out and set-up maintenance in the Morgantown Melt Shop Operations, with required high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude.

Safety gear and heavy equipment handling are essential as part of production setup. Responsibilities include cleaning melt areas, configuring furnace chambers, maintaining components, and learning to use leak detectors.