Mold Machine Operator A - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

Precision Castparts; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PCC Structurals in Milwaukie, OR, operates molding machines to produce wax patterns and gating components with focus on quality. The role involves setting up machines, inspecting parts, trimming, and training less experienced operators.

The position emphasizes safe work practices, accurate tooling preparation, and maintaining dimensional integrity of parts. On-site work with on-the-job training and potential for growth within the tooling and molding team.

Qualifications

• Skill in the wax molding operations, as demonstrated by 6–12 months of competent performance.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow Technique Cards and load cards.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation.
• Adds chills and soluble per Technique Cards.
• Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
• Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• Ensures dies/inserts remain clean and maintained.

Skills

Wax molding operations

Technique cards interpretation

Basic math calculations

Work independently

Written language skills

Safety practices

Tools

Pry bars

Slide hammers

Torches

Power drill

Fork lift

Job description

Mission

To operate molding machines to produce small and/or less complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality. To inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required. To train less experienced operators as assigned.

Mission

To operate molding machines to produce small and/or less complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality. To inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required. To train less experienced operators as assigned.

Principal Accountabilities

Tooling Preparation

Objective: To accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

Essential Job Functions

• Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
• Adds chills and soluble per Technique Cards.

Other Marginal Job Functions

• Removes and cleans tooling after operation.
• Performs minor repairs on tooling as required (TBO, LSBO only).

Mold Machine Operation

Objective: To operate complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established set-up procedures to maintain quality and dimensional integrity of the product.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
• Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
• Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• Places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
• Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.

Other Marginal Job Functions

• Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.
• Develops and assists in tech card creation.
• Completes logs and records.
• Documents all modifications to process.

Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions

• A Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

Other Marginal Accountabilities

• May train less skilled operators as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• May be required to work with hazardous waste.

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Machinery And/Or Tools Used

• Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers
• Side cutters and/or knives
• Mallets
• Torches, hot pencils
• Air nozzles
• Air ratchet
• Wrenches; Allen and crescent
• Mold Machines
• Power drill
• Flashlight, mirrors
• Hoist
• Dental picks
• Fork lift

TRAINING

Training is provided on the job.

PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.

May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

Qualifications

• Skill in the wax molding operations, as demonstrated be six to twelve months of competent performance of Molder OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards and other types of special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

PCC Structurals is committed to a diverse workforce. As Equal Opportunity Employer, VEVRAA Federal Contractor, affirmative action employer we provide equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances "Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Status/VEVRAA Federal Contractor". Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as PCC Structurals desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 503-652-3512 for assistance. PCC Structurals is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor committed to providing priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please visit www.eeoc.gov