Autoclave Utility Operator (1st Shift)

Precision Castparts; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a 1st Shift Autoclave Utility Operator in Mentor, OH. The role supports etch and autoclave processes, follows SOP/EP controls, audits, and maintains accurate records while ensuring safety and productivity.

The incumbent will adjust tank levels, retest solutions, train new operators, and collaborate with maintenance and IT to resolve issues, with emphasis on reliability and precision in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment; autoclave experience is a plus.
• Flexible hours with a strong attendance record.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform all etch, autoclave, and laboratory operations with focus on quality, productivity and safety.
• Support SOP and EP compliance for etch and autoclave solution controls; conduct audits.
• Adjust tank levels and concentration; retest solutions as needed.
• Review prior shift testing records; maintain records and verify entries.
• Coordinate with production; perform tank clean outs as required.
• Handle caustic pickups and deliveries; monitor wastewater levels with maintenance.
• Maintain etch tank inventories of raw materials.
• Assist in training new operators and suggest course corrections.
• Improve safety, cleanliness and organization of the etch area; work with vendors when needed.
• Collaborate with maintenance and IT to resolve issues; assist in etch operations as directed.
• Attend meetings and perform miscellaneous duties as required.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Urgency

Job description

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment, previous autoclave experience a plus

1st Shift Autoclave Utility Operator

Title: Autoclave Utility Operator

Shift: 1st Shift, 6am - 2pm

Reports to: 650 Manager/Supervisor

Location: Mentor

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment, previous autoclave experience a plus

Requirements

• Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record.
• Have a strong sense of urgency with the ability to work independently.
• Individual must be capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving.

Responsibility

The Autoclave Utility Operator must be able to perform all etch, autoclave, and laboratory operations with focus on quality, productivity, and safety.

Specific Duties

• Support SOP and EP compliance for etch and autoclave solution controls (solution testing). Periodically review documents and make changes as needed to reflect current practices. Conduct audits for compliance.
• Adjust tank levels/concentration when needed and retest solutions
• Review previous shift's testing records for compliance, maintain records, and verify electronically entered. Check tank levels for any discrepancies.
• Coordinate with production and perform tank clean outs as needed
• Arrange and handle caustic pickups and deliveries
• Monitor waste water levels and work with maintenance to resolve any issues
• Maintain etch tank inventories of raw materials
• Assist in training new operators on testing procedures. Provide suggestions on any training course corrections as needed.
• Continuously improve the etch area to make it safer, cleaner, and more organized. Work with outside vendors when required.
• Work with maintenance to help resolve mechanical issues
• Work with IT to help resolve computer issues
• When directed, perform etch operations when required
• Attend miscellaneous meetings as requiredPerform miscellaneous duties as requested
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Incumbent must physically and mentally perform the job demands as listed below
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
• Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Lot Control.