Furnace Melt Operator & Maintenance Tech

Precision Castparts; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a skilled general maintenance technician to operate and maintain high-vacuum furnaces, load materials, take samples, and monitor process conditions. The role includes preventive maintenance and use of various tools while adhering to safety and PPE standards.

Responsibilities include handling furnaces, operating forklifts/cranes, and supporting other departments as production needs arise; willingness to work varied shifts and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade training preferred.
• 3 years of relevant environment experience preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined with basic math skills.
• Must be able to work any schedule, including holidays and weekends.
• Forklift and crane operation experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator; confined spaces experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain furnaces and respond to equipment needs.
• Load and unload particulate material and electrodes; weigh ingots.
• Take samples and monitor furnace indicators (video, gauges, meters).
• Perform preventive maintenance: change filters, parts, oil, fluids.
• Operate leak detectors and verify vacuum integrity.
• Use hand and power tools; flame cut, arc weld, and solder as required.
• Support other departments per production demands.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Willingness to work any schedule

Respirator usage

Confined spaces work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school or additional training

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Welding (arc/flame)

Soldering (silver/soft)

Job description

Precision Castparts seeks a skilled general maintenance technician to operate and maintain high-vacuum furnaces, load materials, take samples, and monitor process conditions. The role includes preventive maintenance and use of various tools while adhering to safety and PPE standards.

Responsibilities include handling furnaces, operating forklifts/cranes, and supporting other departments as production needs arise; willingness to work varied shifts and weekends is required.