Melt Operator (2nd Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in San Leandro, CA is seeking a skilled metal melting operator to prepare alloys for pouring into molds, ensuring strict quality standards and proper documentation.

You will preheat shell molds, manage furnace temperatures, and follow procedural instructions for mold and alloy handling. The role requires basic math, the ability to read technique cards, and proficient English communication.

Qualifications

• English communication, both verbal and written.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math calculations.
• Ability to use simple measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Follow housekeeping and safety practices to maintain a safe work environment.
• Melting and deoxidizing following set procedures.
• Maintain accurate metal inventory and proper mold matching.
• Operate burnout furnace and regulate temperatures.
• Pours test material molds and inspects molds for defects.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring devices

Ingot saws

Lifting equipment

Induction furnaces

Job description

Under general supervision, melts various alloys in preparation for pouring into molds in accordance with quality standards. Ensures that documentation and molds are correctly matched to alloy and paperwork. To preheat shell molds to proper temperature and place molds in sand bed in proper manner to receive molten alloy according to specifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work environment under general supervision.
• Follows set process control procedures for melting and deoxidizing.
• Regulates burnout furnace and molten metal temperatures.
• Follows instructions on a schedule of molds to be cast.
• Checks with spectrograph for proper alloy and heat number of each alloy.
• Pours test material molds as required.
• Assists with keeping an accurate metal inventory.
• Understands and follows the Divisional Quality Policy, be able to identify the location of the QCP’s, Quality System Manual, and OPC’s. Must remain proficient in all skills learned in previous department levels.
• Show the ability to take necessary steps to anticipate problems or prevent any reoccurrence of production problems.
• Show the ability to communicate and consult with lead and supervisory personnel.
• Display a willingness to learn on the job and take vocational or educational courses when offered.
• Proficient in using the on-line computer system as required in the job and identified in their procedures to perform assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate skillfulness in relining and general maintenance of the melting furnaces. Must demonstrate the ability to replace and repair the coil grouting of any of the induction furnaces. Must exhibit good judgment in determining the end of the work life of the furnace linings.
• Understands the basic workings of the inductotherm water pumping system and must demonstrate the correct operation of the cooling pumps under all circumstances.
• Demonstrate calmness and good judgment under adverse conditions. Must show knowledge of proper courses or action in varied emergency situations, real or hypothetical.
• Ensure at all times that metal alloys, revert metals, spills and skulls are identified and stored as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of start-up and shut down procedures for the mold burn-out ovens. Must know all related safety aspects of the burn-out ovens.
• Clearly and in proper detail, perform all the record keeping duties assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of deoxidizing practices.
• Correctly and accurately maintain control of melt temperature.
• Pours representative test material for air melt alloys.
• Inspects shell molds for surface distortion and imperfections such as air traps, dirt inside mold, cracks, breaks, excess flash, and porous condition.
• Assists with ingot prep, waterblast, sandblast, and knockout as needed.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery used

• A variety of Heating Ovens and Vacuum Melting Furnaces.
• Lifting devices (Lift tables, Cranes, Forklifts, etc.)
• Various hand tools, Knives, Measuring devices, Ingot Saws, Acetylene Torch.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• 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. Normally acquired by completing high school.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $22.00 to $25.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

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.