Furnace Tech Level 1- 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts Corp.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Cash Bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Level One technician to monitor, repair, and maintain forge and heat treat furnaces with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include PM procedures, repairing faults, and assisting with refractory installations.

The role requires reading safety rules and manuals, performing basic calculations, and producing routine reports. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow instructions are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or five years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment per manufacturer specs and PM procedures.
• Rectifies faults reported by production under supervisor guidance.
• Assists in preventive maintenance procedures for furnaces and equipment.
• Manufactures thermocouples and survey thermocouples per instructions.
• Repairs furnace linings and refractories as specified.
• Sets up survey stands and assists with refractory installations.

Skills

Read & interpret docs

Report writing

Math basics

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Level One: Applies mechanical and electrical theory and related knowledge to monitor, repair, and maintain all functions of the forge and heat treat furnaces by performing the following duties with minimal supervision.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains equipment by manufacturer's specifications per preventative maintenance procedures and check furnaces and associated equipment following work order procedures.
• Rectifies faults and problems reported by the production department under the supervisor's instructions.
• Assists supervisor in establishing procedures for preventive maintenance of furnaces and equipment.
• Manufactures temperature uniformity survey thermocouples as defined in the most recent work Instructions.
• Manufactures thermocouples for production and laboratory testing as defined in the most recent Work Instruction.
• Carries out necessary repairs to the furnace linings
• Manufactures refractory fiber modules to specifications.
• Manufactures refractory cast shapes and carries out repairs to refractory linings to specifications.
• Prepares and sets survey stands to defined procedures and by the most recent Work Instructions.
• Assists contractors with refractory installations.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20 to $30 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

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.

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.