Injection Production

Precision Castparts Corp.; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a press operator to set up and run various presses that produce wax or synthetic patterns for ceramic mold forming. You will adjust presses, inspect patterns, trim excess material, and identify parts as required, while maintaining a clean work area and assisting with material handling.

The role involves loading dies, operating trimming tools, and reporting any press issues to supervision, with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up injection/ extrusion presses to produce wax or synthetic patterns.
• Ability to visually inspect patterns for voids or defects and trim accordingly.
• Familiarity with lubricating, assembling dies, and handling die components safely.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specification sheets and set up injection press by adjusting stops, pressures, and temperatures.
• Operate presses to form patterns and inspect finished parts for defects.
• Use knives to trim flash and dress completed parts; identify parts with stamps as required.
• Move materials and dies using handling devices; keep work area clean and orderly.
• Report unusual conditions or press faults to the supervisor.

Skills

Press operation

Equipment setup

Quality inspection

Material handling

Safety awareness

Tools

Injection press

Die trimming knives

Material handling equipment

Job description

SUMMARY: Sets up and operates various presses to produce a variety of wax or synthetic patterns by injection or extrusion methods, used for the forming of ceramic molds; receives instructions and assignments from the Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Obtains specification sheets and sets up injection press by adjusting stops, pressures, temperatures to produce wax or synthetic patterns by placing metal die in injection press, and activating controls of press to clamp die in position and to inject pattern material into die cavity. Cleans, lubricates and assembles metal cavity die. Places inserts of wax, plastic, ceramic or other materials into die as required. Positions die into press and activates press to form pattern or component. At end of specified time cycle, removes wax or synthetic pattern from die, visually inspects pattern for voids or other defects, breaks or cuts flash or die lines from pattern by using knife to trim and dress completed part and a metal stamp to identify part, as required. Sprays lubricant in die cavity, assembles die and components for injection of next pattern.
• Sets up and checks operation of presses for production of wax or synthetic patterns using liquid wax injection, hollow wax injection, or billet paste wax extrusion methods and techniques. Aligns sections of die when attached to platten and ram, shuttle, or shuttle and platten and secures in position as necessary. Reports unusual conditions or press operation to the supervisor. Correct faulty conditions by changing pressures, and/or time cycles as directed by the Supervisor, or by changing temperatures and speed of wax flow, keeping within established ranges.
• Obtains or asides dies, wax, dry ice, curing fixtures, and other materials and supplies for own use, as required for production of patterns. Obtains cart for receipt of completed patterns and moves cart to and from work and storage areas when loaded.
• Operates a variety of material handling devices such as air bolster plates, electric or hydraulic power lifts, overhead hoists, etc., for procurement of materials or for handling of dies or other components involved in setup and production.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly, and performs other duties related to the job as directed by the Supervisor.

EQUIPMENT:

Metal cavity dies

Material handling devices: air bolster plates, electric or hydraulic power lifts, overhead hoists

Knives for trimming

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.

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.