Cut Off Operator

Precision Castparts Corp.; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Amazing quarterly bonus program

Regular performance reviews

Paid vacation & holidays

Great 401(k) program

3 or 4-Day Workweeks

Optional overtime incentives

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp., operating at PCC Schlosser in Oregon, is seeking an entry-level production technician to remove shell material from molds, blast and cut parts, and prep components for the next production stage. You’ll work hands-on with tools in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and safety are essential.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, enjoy working with their hands, and can follow instructions with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with cutting torches and handheld power tools is a big plus.
• Safety-minded and able to work in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, follow safety rules and report hazards.
• Prep molds using forklifts, air guns, hammers to ready for pour-cup removal.
• Blast away shell material with Waterblast cabinet.
• Cut parts free with oxy/acetylene torch.
• Grind and smooth castings with grinders.
• Measure with dimensional tools during cut-off operations.
• Support team with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Safety mindset

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld power tools

Forklifts

Job description

• Competitive Starting Pay & Quarterly Bonuses
• Regular Performance Reviews
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Great 401(k) Program
• 3 or 4-Day Workweeks
• No Mandatory OT, but usually offered!

At PCC Schlosser, we’re building the titanium components that help aircrafts soar, engines perform, and advanced technologies come to life - and we want you on our team. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, hands‑on workplace where your skills grow, your ideas matter, and your work truly makes an impact, this is the place to be. Our team enjoys a supportive environment, a 3 or 4‑day workweek, great pay & benefits, and plenty of opportunities to advance. If you take pride in quality, love learning new things, and want to be part of something big, join us at PCC Schlosser and build a career that takes flight.

General Summary

Join a hands‑on, high‑energy team where you’ll help bring metal castings to life. In this role, you’ll remove shell material from molds, separate cast parts using an oxy/acetylene torch, and prepare components for the next stage of production. If you enjoy working with tools, solving physical challenges, and seeing the results of your work every day, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Work safely, always — follow safety rules, operate equipment responsibly, and report hazards.
• Prep molds for action using forklifts, air guns, hammers, or a vibrating hammer to get them ready for pour‑cup removal.
• Blast away shell material using a Waterblast cabinet to reveal the cast beneath.
• Cut parts free with an oxy/acetylene torch — a key step in transforming raw molds into usable components.
• Grind and smooth using belt grinders or handheld air grinders to remove gates and refine castings.
• Slice with precision on a Tannewitz friction‑cutting bandsaw to remove gating or collect test material.
• Deep‑clean molds using shotblast and sandblast cabinets to reach pockets and tight spaces.
• Measure with confidence using dimensional tools during specific cut‑off operations.
• Pitch in where needed with additional tasks assigned by management.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Safety mindset — you work carefully and responsibly in an industrial environment.
• Clear communication — you can follow written and verbal instructions and collaborate with your team.
• Attention to detail — you take pride in doing things right the first time.
• Mechanical aptitude — you enjoy working with your hands and using tools.
• Independence — you can stay productive with limited supervision.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with cutting torches and handheld power tools is a big plus.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, physical role. You should be able to:

• Work confidently with hand and power tools.
• Climb stairs, stoop, reach, and perform hands‑on tasks throughout the day.
• Lift and move molds weighing up to 35 lbs from cooling tables into blasting cabinets.

Compensation

• Safe & Friendly Work Environment
• Competitive Starting Pay & Amazing Quarterly Bonus Program
• Regular Performance Reviews
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Great 401(k) Program
• 3 or 4-Day Workweeks
• Optional Overtime with Incredible Overtime Incentives

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.