Foundry Operator (5th Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a Foundry Furnace Helper to support vacuum casting operations during the 5th shift. Candidates must be dependable, have a strong sense of urgency, and be able to meet deadlines. Responsibilities include operating vacuum furnaces, maintaining documentation, and ensuring high standards of housekeeping. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. This position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons due to national security regulations.

Qualifications

• Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality and quantity.
• Must have a strong attendance record and be dependable.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Train to perform the operations of a Vacuum Casting Technician.
• Operate all vacuum furnaces and accurately record information.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping in the Foundry Department.

Skills

Ability to operate vacuum furnaces

Strong sense of urgency

Team-oriented problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

5th shift Foundry Operator

Title: Foundry Furnace Helper

Status: Hourly

Shift: 5th, 6:30pm-6:30am

Positions Needed: 2

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Foundry Area Manager

Location: Mentor / RP, OH

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and may be substituted by experience.

Personal Characteristics: Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/quantity. Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record. Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving. Have strong sense of urgency. Individual must be a motivated self‑starter with the ability to work independently. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co‑workers and supervisors.

Principal Area of Responsibility

The foundry furnace helper will train to perform the necessary operations of a Vacuum Casting Technician.

Specific Duties

• Must be able to operate all vacuum furnaces—equiax, D.S. and single crystal—and be able to accurately record all necessary information.
• Ram crucibles on all furnaces, change over on D.S. susceptors/coils and melt coils.
• Perform all responsibilities of the furnace helper.
• Must be able to perform all duties according to S.O.P.'s, Engineering Procedures and Special Lot Instructions.
• Meet the specific requirements of the efficiency standards.
• Ensure that the Foundry Department's high standard of housekeeping is met.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all production processes and materials.
• Organize work for smooth operations. Ensure that required documentation is maintained.
• Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co‑workers and supervisors.
• 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.

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.