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

Precision Castparts Corp.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Melt Operator for the PAM site in Morgantown, PA. This is a 2nd shift (4pm - 12am) role requiring operation and maintenance of furnaces and related equipment in an on-site setting.

Expect to handle loading, pumping down, melting, casting, data logging, and routine maintenance under safety guidelines. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred trade training and at least 3 years in a related environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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 equipment needs.
• Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures.
• Set up and operate furnace for melting including loading material and pumping down.
• Operate data logging instrumentation and log maintenance data.
• Unload ingots and manage molds, hearths, and feeds.
• Maintain records and logs; wear safety equipment and follow housekeeping rules.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic math skills

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school or additional training

3 years relevant experience preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

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

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

Job Description

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.

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.