Melt Operator(VAR) - 2nd shift(4pm-12am) - Morgantown PA

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

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

• 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