Foundry Operator

Precision Castpart; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Daily Overtime Pay

Quarterly Cash Bonus Program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Company contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

Hands‑on training and opportunities to

Job summary

PCC Structurals – Carson City is seeking an entry-level Foundry Operator to support precision casting production for aerospace and industrial applications. You’ll prepare molds, operate foundry equipment, and help keep production moving safely and efficiently.

No prior foundry experience is required, and you’ll learn specialized manufacturing processes through hands-on training while contributing to quality and reliability of cast components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• This is an entry-level opportunity.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience using hand tools is preferred.
• Experience working in hot production environments is preferred.
• Foundry or metal-casting experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions is required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn manufacturing equipment and processes are required.

Responsibilities

• Preheat ovens and load molds according to the casting schedule.
• Verify mold identification, oven temperatures, oxygen levels, and loading positions.
• Confirm ingots and alloy materials match production requirements.
• Operate vacuum casting furnaces and other foundry equipment safely.
• Prepare materials and supplies needed for daily production.
• Fill hot-top cans, restock materials, and assist with crucible changes.
• Load ovens, stage carts, and keep tools and supplies organized.
• Complete daily supply sheets and document equipment downtime.
• Support preventive maintenance and basic equipment care.
• Clean foundry and investment areas, including floors, equipment, and workspaces.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and tank cleaning as needed.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Build Hands-On Manufacturing Skills in Aerospace Casting

PCC Structurals – Carson City is looking for an entry-level Foundry Operator to support the production of precision castings used in aerospace and industrial applications. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll prepare molds and materials, operate foundry equipment, and help keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Prior foundry experience is not required. We’re looking for someone dependable, attentive, and ready to learn specialized manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Do

• Preheat ovens and load molds according to the casting schedule.
• Verify mold identification, oven temperatures, oxygen levels, and loading positions.
• Confirm ingots and alloy materials match production requirements.
• Operate vacuum casting furnaces and other foundry equipment safely.
• Prepare materials and supplies needed for daily production.
• Fill hot-top cans, restock materials, and assist with crucible changes.
• Load ovens, stage carts, and keep tools and supplies organized.
• Complete daily supply sheets and document equipment downtime.
• Support preventive maintenance and basic equipment care.
• Clean foundry and investment areas, including floors, equipment, and workspaces.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and tank cleaning as needed.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You…

• Enjoy active, hands‑on work in a manufacturing environment.
• Are comfortable working around heat, dust, noise, and changing temperatures.
• Pay close attention to instructions, material identification, and process details.
• Take safety and product quality seriously.
• Have basic mechanical aptitude and are comfortable using hand tools.
• Can stay organized while completing repetitive production tasks.
• Work well with others and communicate clearly.
• Are dependable and willing to learn new equipment and processes.

Every casting begins with careful preparation and accurate process control. Your work will help ensure molds, materials, and equipment are ready at the right time and meet production requirements. By maintaining a safe, organized work area and following each process carefully, you’ll directly support the quality and reliability of the components we produce.

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts
• 2:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Why PCC?

PCC Structurals – Carson City Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Daily Overtime Pay
• Quarterly Cash Bonus Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Hands‑on training and opportunities to build specialized manufacturing skills

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• This is an entry-level opportunity.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience using hand tools is preferred.
• Experience working in hot production environments is preferred.
• Foundry or metal-casting experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions is required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn manufacturing equipment and processes are required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and reach throughout the shift.
• Lift and carry up to 35 pounds independently.
• Use sufficient hand-eye coordination and depth perception to perform production tasks safely.
• Work in a foundry environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.

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.

National Security And Export Controls

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.

About PCC

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.