Foundry Operator - Swing Shift

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Carson City, NV seeks a Foundry Operator to prepare molds and operate foundry equipment, ensuring materials and tools are ready to keep production running smoothly.

The role offers hands-on experience with specialized processes and opportunities to build technical skills within a team delivering mission-critical products for aerospace and industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn specialized equipment and processes.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Casting Preparation & Equipment Operation: Preheat ovens and load molds per casting schedule; verify mold IDs, loading position, oven temp, and oxygen levels.
• Materials & Supplies: Maintain daily readiness of equipment and consumables; restock kaowool pads, change crucibles; load cup ovens and keep supplies organized.
• Housekeeping & Maintenance: Keep foundry areas clean and safe; assist with changeover and cleaning of tanks; record downtime and support preventive maintenance.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or manager to support production goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

PURPOSE:

The Foundry Operator plays a vital role in PCC Carson City's precision casting operations, supporting the production of high-quality metal components used in aerospace and industrial applications. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for preparing molds, operating foundry equipment, and ensuring materials and tools are ready to keep production running smoothly. This role offers hands‑on experience with specialized processes, opportunities to build technical skills, and the chance to contribute to a team that delivers mission‑critical products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Casting Preparation & Equipment Operation

• Preheat ovens and load molds in accordance with the casting schedule, verifying mold identification, loading position, oven temperature, and oxygen levels.
• Verify ingots against pour schedule and load alloy materials to meet production requirements.
• Operate vacuum cast furnace and related foundry equipment with attention to safety and quality.

Materials & Supplies

• Maintain daily readiness of foundry equipment and consumables, including filling hot top cans, restocking kaowool pads, and changing crucibles.
• Load cup ovens, stage carts, and keep supplies organized and accessible.
• Complete and submit daily supply sheets to supervisor.

Housekeeping & Maintenance

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by cleaning foundry and invest areas, removing waste, and vacuuming floors and equipment.
• Assist with changeover and cleaning of tanks in the investment department.
• Record downtime and support preventive maintenance activities.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or manager to support overall production goals.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and reach regularly throughout the work shift.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds independently.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and depth perception required for safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a foundry environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in foundry, metal casting, or manufacturing preferred but not required - training provided.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn specialized equipment and processes.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

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.