Foundry Person SSBO

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Oregon; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Clackamas, Oregon seeks a Foundry Helper (LSBO) to support air and vacuum furnace operations and the pouring of castings and ingots. You will prepare shells, load metals, and assist in multiple foundry processes in a team setting.

This on-site, full-time role involves following safety protocols, operating forklifts/cranes, and coordinating with pourers and furnace operators to ensure efficient production workflows.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Foundry Helper preferred (LSBO).
• Ability to follow instructions, read, write and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 30–50 pounds and occasionally up to 120 pounds.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, molten metal.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and delivers metal ingots to furnace areas.
• Cleans, inspects and weighs shells.
• Fixtures shells per Tech Cards and applies exothermic insulation material.
• Loads and unloads shells in burnout furnace using hand-held fork, forklift truck and overhead crane.
• May load melting pots with metals.

Skills

Foundry experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Read instructions

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Oregon

City: Clackamas

Division: Structurals

Company: SSBO

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 24654

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

MISSION:

To assist air and vacuum furnace operators in the casting or master melt process. To take part in the preparation and pouring of castings or ingots as well as associated foundry tasks. Works in one or more of the following accountability areas.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Preparation.

Objective:

to take part in the metal, furnace and shell preparation needed to efficiently complete pouring schedules.

Typical Activities:

• Inspects and delivers metal ingots to furnace areas.
• Cleans, inspects and weighs shells.
• Fixtures shells per Tech Cards.
• Applies exothermic, fiber insulation material to shells.
• Loads and unloads shells in burnout furnace using hand-held fork, forklift truck and overhead crane.
• Selects program on burnout controller for proper preheat cycle.
• Transports shells to air pouring areas or vacuum furnace.
• May load melting pots with metals.

Pouring Air Casting

Objective:

to work with Pourers and Furnace Operators to assure efficient, accurate pouring of castings and ingots (LSBO only).

Typical Activities:

• Inspects and prepares pouring ladles.
• Shanks on ladle to properly position ladle during pouring.
• Puts insulating material on casting top to maintain molten status.
• Delivers castings to cleaning or repair departments.
• Sets up and operates mold racks.
• Knocks ingots from molds; cleans, cuts and welds ingots.

Vacuum Furnace Operations

Objective:

to work in team with Furnace Operators to assure efficient, accurate pouring of castings and ingots (LSBO only).

Typical Activities:

• Inspects, sets up and operates MM mold racks.
• Runs conveyor system to transport shells to Master Caster furnace.
• Observes shell casting process via window and or video.
• Knocks MM ingots from molds; cleans, cuts and welds.
• Removes and transports vacuum castings.
• Puts insulating material on top of casting to maintain molten status.
• Delivers castings to cleaning or repair departments.

Maintenance.

Objective:

to clean furnaces and maintain foundry areas.

Typical Activities:

• Provides minor maintenance and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Cleans furnaces, burnout ovens, air pouring areas and supporting equipment.
• Installs refractory lining in vacuum furnaces.

Safety.

Objective:

to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

NOTE: for job positions that require respiratory protection (more than a filtering face piece dust mask):

In compliance with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Personal Protective Equipment standard for Respiratory Protection, OAR 437, Div. 2 I 1910.134 and Oregon Health Division Rules for the Control of Radiation, OAR 333. Div. 120 333 120 300 through 330, certain tasks within this job position require may require the use of a NIOSH approved respirator. An individual will not be assigned to these tasks if the person is not able to work under these conditions. Respirator selection will be based on the work performed, exposure information, duration of use and any other relevant factors. If a tight fitting respirator is required, facial hair, temple pieces on glasses or other items that interferes with the face-to-face piece seal of the respirator are not permitted.

Typical Activities:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

TRAINING:

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCCs Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as a Foundry Helper preferred (at LSBO only).
• Ability to follow instructions, read, write and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to lift and or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred and twenty pounds.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, molten metal and other elements for extended periods of time.

MAJOR PLANT DIFFERENCES:

• LSBO prefers previous experience with overhead cranes hoists.

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.