Furnace Tech Level 1

Precision CastParts; Douglas (GA); In loco; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Foundry Furnace Tech to operate vacuum furnaces, manage crucibles and coils, and maintain PM schedules for top-quality production.

The role requires strong safety discipline, ability to train others, and willingness to work overtime to meet plant goals. A high school education and basic OJT are expected, with readiness to operate heavy equipment in an intense environment.

Competenze

• Must be able to operate multiple vacuum furnaces and record data accurately.
• Operate furnaces to meet product specifications and quality targets.
• Interpret and follow special lot instructions and safety rules.
• Proficient in 6S and safety procedures; maintain a positive work environment.

Mansioni

• Operate up to 3 vacuum furnaces (equiax, DS, single crystal) and record times and parameters.
• Load/unload preheat furnaces; perform PMs and furnace cleaning for optimal performance.
• Load, unload, and troubleshoot crucibles and susceptor/coils changes.
• Operate forklift and follow all safety rules and department standards.
• Train new workers and lead preheat operators to meet schedule goals.
• Be prepared to work daily and weekend overtime as needed.

Conoscenze

Furnace operation

Recordkeeping

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Training others

Formazione

High school education

Strumenti

Forklift

Descrizione del lavoro

The Foundry Furnace Tech must be able to perform all operations and operate equipment efficiently in performing duties.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to operate 3 Vacuum furnaces, equiax, D.S. and single crystal and be able to accurately record all necessary information.
• Operate furnace to produce quality products within specified parameters.
• Ram crucibles on all furnaces, change over on D.S. susceptors/coils and melt coils
• Maintain furnaces by performing specified PM’s and cleaning furnace chambers for optimum performance, load and unload preheat furnaces
• Must be able to interpret and perform all duties according to PES’s and OI, and special lot instructions. Knowledge of OI a must.
• Record on a daily basis all work performed and the correct distribution of the work time identifying same by the operational codes
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Follow all safety rules
• Suggestions for improving foundry functions and procedures.
• Computer skills a plus.
• Operate a forklift
• Extreme heat involved.
• Heavy lifting required (up to 30 pounds).
• Must comply to 6S requirements.
• Must understand and comply to departmental safety requirements.
• Ability to train workers and encourage team skills.
• Assist in decisions to operate furnace under questionable conditions.
• Leader of preheat operator
• Must exhibit initiative to meet plant and departmental goals for cost, safety, quality, and delivery.

EDUCATION:

High school education.

EXPERIENCE:

One month Basic OJT.

Three months training technique.

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY:

Normal initiative and ingenuity.

Verbal and written communication inter-department (maintenance, erg, etc.).

EFFORT:

Normal effort required. Must be able to lift 16-30 pounds approximately 5 times per hour. Hoist used for weights above 30 pounds.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Follow verbal instructions and communicate across shifts. Must be willing to work daily overtime and weekend overtime as necessary.

THE ABOVE COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRING EQUIVALENT OR LESSER SKILLS.

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.

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.

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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.