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

Precision Castparts; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Morgantown, PA seeks an experienced operator to efficiently run VAR Furnace systems and related pre-/post-melt equipment. You will perform setup, welding, vacuum operations, and routine maintenance to meet productivity and quality targets.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with 3 years in a relevant environment preferred, and ability to wear a respirator. Welding skills (MIG/TIG/Stick) are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade training preferred.
• 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred.
• Forklift/crane operation experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• MIG, TIG, or STICK welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate and maintain VAR Furnace and related equipment to meet targets.
• Interpret equipment needs and respond accordingly.
• Follow standard procedures; learn on the job (75%).
• Perform pre-operative checks and use startup checklists.
• Set up and operate furnaces for melting; inspect electrodes and weld stubs.
• Clean, paint and maintain crucibles/base plates; load electrodes.
• Operate vacuum systems and furnace controls; melt ingots.
• Cool, unload, weigh ingots; sample by drilling ingots.
• Chamfer ingots; band saw cut stubs and electrodes.
• Interpret video monitors/gauges/meters while operating equipment.
• Maintain operating records/logs; manage maintenance lists.
• Perform leak-up rate tests; ensure vacuum integrity.
• Clean furnaces/crucibles during maintenance; replace damaged components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpret gauges/meters

Maintaining records

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school training preferred

Tools

Forklift

Crane operation

Welding equipment (MIG/TIG/Stick)

Vacuum systems

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
• 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