Ceramic Core Production Technician

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, Oregon is seeking a skilled ceramic core technician to fabricate cores through invested core and high/low pressure injection processes.

You will work independently to maintain smooth production flow and ensure quality across multiple core configurations. This role involves reading process controls, adjusting slurries, recording times, and performing routine maintenance on equipment while adhering to safety rules.

Qualifications

• Experience with ceramics or investing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret Process Control Procedures, Technique Cards and other technical specifications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assess out-of-norm situations, institute corrective actions, and maintain production flow.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate cores via invested core process and high/low pressure injection.
• Operate equipment and monitor parameters to maintain product flow and quality.
• Inspect cores for defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Record times and track work in progress.
• Perform minor maintenance and prepare for next production steps.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Read/interpret process controls

Independent work

Decision making in out-of-norm

Mathematical calculations

Effective communication

Physical lifting/pushing

Tools

High shear mixer

Thermometer

pH meter

Viscosity cup

Slurry pots

Planetary mixer

Leach tank

Knives/files

Hot wax tanks

Pallet jacks

Hand grinders

Hand drills

Masonry band saws

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, Oregon is seeking a skilled ceramic core technician to fabricate cores through invested core and high/low pressure injection processes.

You will work independently to maintain smooth production flow and ensure quality across multiple core configurations. This role involves reading process controls, adjusting slurries, recording times, and performing routine maintenance on equipment while adhering to safety rules.