Melt Operator, PAM - 2nd Shift (4pm - 12am) - Morgantown PA

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral eligible

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Morgantown, PA, is seeking a full-time On-Site role to operate and maintain furnaces. The position involves loading material, pumping down the furnace, and controlling melting and casting processes.

Candidates should understand vacuum/plasma technologies and read gauges and meters. Relocation is authorized. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work any schedule, with forklift/crane experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred
• 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills
• Must be able to work any schedule, holidays and weekends
• Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain furnaces.
• Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment.
• Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required.
• Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures.
• Set up and operate the furnace for melting to include: Loading material; Pumping down furnace; Setting torch patterns.
• Melting and casting; Unloading ingots; Maintain operating records and logs.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school or additional training

3 years experience in relevant environment

Strong learning aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Power tools

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Pennsylvania

City: Morgantown

Division: Metals

Company: Morgantown

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23769

Operate and maintain furnaces. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required.

• Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures
• Strong learning aptitude required-75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job
• Must develop an understanding of basic "vacuum","plasma" and "helium" technologies
• Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklist
• Set up and operate the furnace as directed for melting to include:
• Loading material
• Pumping down furnace
• Setting torch patterns
• Operating data logging instrumentation
• Melting and casting
• Unloading ingots
• Ability to understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions is required
• Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the Plasma furnace
• Maintain operating records and logs
• Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
• Perform pumping speed and rate of rise tests to determine condition of vacuum system
• Clean out furnaces during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices.
• Operate leak detectors
• Use various hand and power tools as directed
• Perform maintenance required ensuring good operating condition of furnace and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems.
• Must be willing to work on many jobs that are in hot and dirty environments
• Correctly uses material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes
• Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut, arc weld, silver solder, and soft solder
• Correctly use such tools as wrench, drills, grinders, saws
• Perform maintenance work
• Work in accordance with established safety rules and good housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred
• 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills
• Must be able to work any schedule, holidays and weekends
• Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Referral Eligible

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

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.