Investment Casting Technician — Graveyard Shift

Precision Castparts; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in San Leandro, CA, has a Graveyard Shift position (Thurs-Mon) with a training schedule Mon-Fri, 4am–12:30pm. The role involves dipping wax patterns in ceramic slurry and requires reading and following detailed instructions with attention to precision and endurance.

This is an entry-level position with on-the-job training; advancement to other roles may occur if computer skills are demonstrated, including potential cross-training into robotics controls.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions normally acquired by completion of high school or GED. Training is on the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follow and interpret instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain order and chain of custody on shell molds.

Responsibilities

• Follows all prescribed safety rules and regulations. Wears safety glasses with side shields and steel toed shoes at all times. Wears provided coveralls to protect street garments from particulate.
• Reads shell process instructions pertaining to each production part number
• Prepares basic molds for further processing according to instructions. Lifts assemblies from racks and inserts handles to facilitate clipping/washing.
• Immerses wax set-up in appropriate washing solutions according to written instructions
• Immerses mold in the proper slurry, applying the first coat to the mold per instructions
• Replenishes slurry mixture following specified procedures, mixing solids and liquids into tanks
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; sweep, wipe, wash, scrap, remove process waste
• Periodically performs turnaround functions; cleaning and restoring tanks and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision or as required by the position

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Read and follow instructions

Attention to shell molds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Precision Castparts in San Leandro, CA, has a Graveyard Shift position (Thurs-Mon) with a training schedule Mon-Fri, 4am–12:30pm. The role involves dipping wax patterns in ceramic slurry and requires reading and following detailed instructions with attention to precision and endurance.

This is an entry-level position with on-the-job training; advancement to other roles may occur if computer skills are demonstrated, including potential cross-training into robotics controls.