Mold Machine Operator A LPCT

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR, is seeking an operator to set up and run molding machines to produce wax patterns and gating components of high quality. You will inspect, trim, and clean wax parts and train less experienced operators as assigned.

The role emphasizes safety and accuracy, with responsibilities including setting up dies, maintaining dies and inserts, replacing parts, and ensuring continuous production while meeting quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in wax molding operations or six to twelve months of competent performance in a mold/processing role.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow Technique Cards and load cards.
• Basic mathematical calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and keep accurate records.
• Written language skills are required and essential.
• Physical ability to perform the job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
• Operates mold machines and maintains dies to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Removes wax parts from dies, inspects for defects and trims.
• Maintains proper wax supplies and ensures safe operation of equipment.
• Keeps dies and inserts clean during molding operations.
• Documents process modifications and completes logs and records.

Skills

Wax molding

Read specifications

Basic math

Independent work

Written English

Physical fitness

Tools

Mold Machines

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.

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 solubles 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.
• Meets all production and quality standards.

Other Marginal Accountabilities:

• May train less skilled operators as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• May be required to handle 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.