Investment Casting Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Quarterly bonus program

Regular performance reviews

Paid vacation

Great 401(k) program

3-4 day workweeks

Overtime incentives

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC Schlosser) is hiring an Invest ing Operator in our Casting Department. You will work on ceramic mold creation, use wax assemblies, molds, robotics, slurries, binders, and high‑temperature equipment with full training provided.

You’ll join a fast‑paced, hands‑on team that values quality, learning, and teamwork, with a 3‑4 day workweek and opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to safety.
• Clear communication with teammates and supervisors.
• Willingness to complete Forklift Safety Certification.
• Basic math or chemistry skills are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and operate tools and equipment responsibly
• Clean and prep bolts and wires for molding
• Prepare wire kits for molds entering the department
• Keep your work area clean and organized
• Wash, dry, and prep wax molds for the investing process
• Tape and prepare frame molds
• Operate robotic equipment to build ceramic shells
• Inspect molds and remove loose sand
• Mix and test slurries and binders
• Clip vents, grind cups, and load molds for dewaxing
• Operate the autoclave
• Water‑wash and bore‑scope molds after burnout
• Assist with safe handling of materials (training provided)
• Support additional tasks as needed to keep production running smoothly

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Clear communication

Forklift cert readiness

Math/chemistry basics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Competitive Starting Pay & Quarterly Bonuses
• Regular Performance Reviews
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Great 401(k) Program
• 3 or 4-Day Workweeks
• No Mandatory OT, but usually offered!

Investing Operator

At PCC Schlosser, we’re building the titanium components that help aircraft soar, engines perform, and advanced technologies come to life - and we want you on our team. If you’re looking for a fast‑paced, hands‑on workplace where your skills grow, your ideas matter, and your work truly makes an impact, this is the place to be. Our team enjoys a supportive environment, a 3 or 4‑day workweek, great pay & benefits, and plenty of opportunities to advance. If you take pride in quality, love learning new things, and want to be part of something big, join us at PCC Schlosser and build a career that takes flight.

About the Role

As a Production Team Member in our Casting Department, you’ll play an important part in creating the ceramic molds used to produce high‑quality aerospace parts. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys physical, hands‑on work, learning new skills, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things right.

You’ll work with wax assemblies, molds, robotics, slurries, binders, and high‑temperature equipment - all with full training provided.

What You’ll Do

• Follow safety procedures and operate tools and equipment responsibly
• Clean and prep bolts and wires for molding
• Prepare wire kits for molds entering the department
• Keep your work area clean and organized
• Wash, dry, and prep wax molds for the investing process
• Tape and prepare frame molds
• Operate robotic equipment to build ceramic shells
• Inspect molds and remove loose sand
• Mix and test slurries and binders
• Clip vents, grind cups, and load molds for dewaxing
• Operate the autoclave
• Water‑wash and bore‑scope molds after burnout
• Assist with safe handling of materials (training provided)
• Support additional tasks as needed to keep production running smoothly

What You Bring to the Team

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to safety
• Clear communication with teammates and supervisors
• Willingness to complete Forklift Safety Certification
• Basic math or chemistry skills are helpful but not required

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, climb, stoop, and reach throughout the shift
• Lift/move 35 lbs
• Work in environments with noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature changes
• Pass a medical exam and respirator fit test (no facial hair that breaks the seal)

Compensation

• Safe & Friendly Work Environment
• Competitive Starting Pay & Amazing Quarterly Bonus Program
• Regular Performance Reviews
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Great 401(k) Program
• 3 or 4-Day Workweeks
• Optional Overtime with Incredible Overtime Incentives

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.