Mold Machine Operator A - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)
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Job summary
Deer Creek (DCA) in Milwaukie, OR, is seeking a Mold Machine Operator A to operate and monitor molding machines, inspect wax parts, and ensure dimensional accuracy. Training is provided on the job, with emphasis on safe operation and tooling preparation.
You will participate in setup, inspection, and documentation of production runs, while maintaining quality and adhering to safety rules and plant procedures.
Qualifications
- Wax molding operations experience or exposure in a molding environment.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow Technique Cards and instructions.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Written language skills required.
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
- Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
- Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
- Maintains dimensional integrity of parts on fixtures.
- Maintains wax supplies and safety compliance.
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United States of America
Oregon
Milwaukie
Structurals
Deer Creek (DCA)
Operations
On-Site
Full Time
24706
PCC Airfoils LLC has achieved its preeminent position in the manufacture of aircraft engine blades and vanes and is rapidly gaining market share in the Industrial Gas Turbines industry through pushing the boundaries of Advanced Technology. PCC Airfoils LLC is one of only a few companies in the world that possesses the technology and capability to cast blades and vanes with complex, internal cooling passages out of sophisticated superalloys for aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine customers. PCC Airfoils LLC has the advantage of being the leader in the production of airfoils for aircraft engines and of capturing a growing share of the market for Industrial Gas Turbine castings. Several new state-of-the-art casting furnaces were recently installed in PCC Airfoils’ facilities along with new ceramic dip lines to handle the increased volume. The dip lines feature the most advanced technology available to ensure process repeatability, improving yields and facilitating on-time product delivery.
Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, Deer Creek facility principally manufactures Equiax Vane and Nozzle segments for the Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) industry used in land-based turbine applications for power generation operations. Deer Creek has a wide range of manufacturing capabilities producing products ranging from 16 lbs to 250 lbs.
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.
Objective: To accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.
- Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
- Adds chills and soluble per Technique Cards.
- Removes and cleans tooling after operation.
- Performs minor repairs on tooling as required (TBO, LSBO only).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
- A Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
- May train less skilled operators as assigned.
- Performs other tasks as directed.
- May be required to work with hazardous waste.
- 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 is provided on the job.
PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
- 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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Objective: to accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.
- Assembles disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
- Adds chills and solubles per tech cards.
- Removes and/or cleans tooling after operation.
- Mold Machine Operation
To operate moderately complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established setup procedures. To maintain dimensional integrity of product.
- Sets up, monitors, and controls mold machine functions.
- Keeps dies clean during molding operations.
- Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
- Cleans wax parts as required.
- Completes logs and records; documents any modifications to process.
- Meets all production and quality standards.
- Safety
to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
- Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
- May train less skilled operators as assigned.
- Performs other tasks as directed.
- May be required to work with hazardous waste.
- Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers
- Side cutters and/or knives
- Mallets
- Torches and air nozzles
- Air ratchet
- Wrenches; allen and crescent
- Power drill
- Flashlight
- Hoist
- Dental picks
- Mold Machines
Training is provided on the job.
May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
- Training is provided on the job.
- May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
- Skill in wax molding operations, as demonstrated by three to six months of competent performance in any wax molding utility, leach tank or core/gate cleaner positions is preferred.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, Process Control Procedures and other 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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.
With more than 120 operations and about 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, forgings, and clad products 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.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
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