Melt Operator(VAR) - 3rd shift(12am-8am) - Morgantown PA

Precision Castpart; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Melt Operator for the 12am–8am shift at Morgantown, PA. You will operate VAR furnaces and associated equipment, perform setup, make pre‑operative checks, and maintain records.

The role requires welding capability, electrode handling, and routine maintenance within a safety‑conscious environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with 3 years of relevant experience and preferred forklift/crane experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade training preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Forklift and crane experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• MIG, TIG, or Stick welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain VAR furnaces and related equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Perform pre-operative checks and use startup/checklists.
• Set up furnaces for melting and prepare electrodes.
• Inspect and prepare electrodes; weld stubs onto electrodes.
• Load electrodes and operate the stub welder; manage vacuum systems.
• Maintain furnace controls, logs and operating records.
• Conduct leak tests and assist with maintenance cycles.

Skills

Welding capability (MIG/TIG/STICK)

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school / additional training

3 years experience in a relevant environment

Forklift experience

Crane operation experience

Respirator familiarity

MIG/TIG/STICK welding experience

Tools

Forklift

Crane operation

Vacuum systems

Job description

Melt Operator(VAR) - 3rd shift(12am-8am) - 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

24928

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

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.