Melt Operator(VAR) - 1st shift(8am-4pm) - Morgantown PA

Precision Castpart; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Morgantown, PA is seeking a Melt Operator for the VAR furnace on 1st shift (8am-4pm). This on‑site, full‑time role requires interpreting equipment needs, performing setup, and maintaining pre‑melt/post‑melt processes to achieve productivity and quality goals.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma/GED with 3 years of relevant experience, plus forklift/crane experience and welding skills (MIG/TIG/STICK). Respirator use is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or additional training preferred.
• 3 years of related experience preferred.
• Forklift/crane operation experience is highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Mig, Tig, or Stick welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate and maintain VAR Furnace(s) and related pre-melt and post-melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Follow standard procedures; 75% on‑the‑job learning.
• Perform pre‑operative checks during pump down cycle and use start‑up checklists.
• Set up and operate furnaces for melting; inspect electrodes and weld as needed.
• Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates; load electrodes.
• Operate vacuum systems and furnace controls; melt ingots and weigh finished products.
• Maintain records and logs; update material and maintenance lists.
• Perform leak tests to verify vacuum integrity and handle furnace maintenance.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to wear a respirator

Reading gauges/monitors

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school training

Tools

Furnace control systems

Vacuum systems

Pre‑melt/post‑melt equipment

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp.

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Melt Operator(VAR) - 1st shift(8am-4pm) - 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 25046

Efficiently operate and maintain the VAR Furnace(s) and associated pre-melt and post melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets. 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
• Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklist
• Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting to include:
• Inspecting and preparing electrodes for melting
• Welding stubs on to electrodes
• Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates
• Loading electrodes
• Operating the stub welder
• Operating vacuum systems
• Operating furnace controls and instrumentation
• Melting ingots
• Cooling, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots
• Drilling ingots (sampling)
• Chamfering ingots
• Band saw cut stubs and electrodes
• Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s) and stub welder
• Maintain operating records and logs
• Maintain material and maintenance needed lists
• Perform leak‑up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity
• Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components.
• Operate leak detectors

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.
• Forklift, crane‑operating experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Mig, Tig, or Stick Welding preferred

National Security And Export Controls

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.

About PCC

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.

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