Kiln Operator 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Wickliffe, OH, is seeking a manufacturing associate to perform kilns and thermal equipment operations. You will follow procedures, document operations, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quality control, and attentiveness to process parameters, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a high‑precision environment. You will balance saggers, monitor temperatures, and maintain 6S housekeeping while complying

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be self-directed to accomplish goals with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build loads for kilns by properly balancing saggers.
• Place fire check keys in appropriate places for Lab Analysis.
• Run all thermal equipment, including Wax Binder and PK furnace according to procedure.
• Set time and temperature parameters according to procedure using standard programs.
• Monitor temperature charts and notify engineering if out of specification.
• Correct load and unload cores.
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance.
• Visually inspect cores for defects.
• Report all problems to Supervision, Maintenance or Engineering as required.
• Must follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Maintain department standards for housekeeping/6S.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Perform all processing operations, including the operation of furnaces according to procedures. Documentation of all operations is very important.

Essential Functions

• Build loads for kilns by properly balancing saggers.
• Place fire check keys in appropriate places for Lab Analysis.
• Run all thermal equipment, including Wax Binder and PK furnace according to procedure
• Set time and temperature parameters according to procedure using standard programs. Monitor temperature charts and notify engineering if out of specification.
• Correct load and unload cores
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance.
• Visually inspect cores for defects
• Report all problems to Supervision, Maintenance or Engineering as required
• Must follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Maintain department standards for housekeeping/6S
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Must be self-directed to accomplish goals with minimal supervision

Experience & Education

• High school education is preferred
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred

Location: Wickliffe, Ohio, United States.

Position Type: Full Time.

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.