Melt Furnace Technician: Welding & Controls

Precision Castparts; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Morgantown, PA is seeking an operator to efficiently operate and maintain the VAR furnace and related pre-melt and post-melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.

You will perform setup, inspection, and welding tasks, load electrodes, operate vacuum systems, and monitor furnace controls. A high school diploma is required, with preferred trade training and 3 years of relevant experience. OSHA respirator use may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; trade/vocational training preferred.
• 3 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Forklift and crane operation experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• MIG, TIG, or Stick welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate VAR furnace(s) and related pre-melt/post-melt equipment to meet productivity targets.
• Perform setup, maintenance, troubleshooting and pre-operative checks.
• Inspect and prepare electrodes, weld stubs, and maintain crucibles and base plates.
• Load electrodes, operate vacuum systems, and monitor furnace controls.
• Melting ingots, cooling, unloading, weighing, and sampling.
• Maintain records, logs, and material/maintenance lists.
• Perform leak tests and maintain vacuum integrity.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Reading gauges/meters

Interpret video monitors

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Trade school or additional training preferred

3 years experience in a relevant environment

Forklift/crane operation experience preferred

Job description

Precision Castparts in Morgantown, PA is seeking an operator to efficiently operate and maintain the VAR furnace and related pre-melt and post-melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.

You will perform setup, inspection, and welding tasks, load electrodes, operate vacuum systems, and monitor furnace controls. A high school diploma is required, with preferred trade training and 3 years of relevant experience. OSHA respirator use may be required.