On-Site VAR Furnace Operator & Maint Tech

Precision Castparts Corp.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Morgantown, PA is seeking a skilled Furnace Operator to efficiently operate and maintain the VAR furnaces and related pre‑melt and post‑melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.

You will follow procedures, perform setup and troubleshooting, inspect electrodes, perform basic welding, maintain logs, and support ongoing maintenance and safety practices on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; trade/technical 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.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate and maintain the VAR furnaces and associated pre-melt and post-melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures; learn on the job.
• Perform pre-operative checks and use startup checklists during pump down cycles.
• Set up and operate furnaces for melting; inspect and prepare electrodes for melting.
• Maintain operating records, logs, and material/maintenance lists; operate vacuum systems and leak detectors.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading gauges/meters

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Welding training/equivalent

Tools

VAR furnace control systems

Vacuum systems

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Morgantown, PA is seeking a skilled Furnace Operator to efficiently operate and maintain the VAR furnaces and related pre‑melt and post‑melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.

You will follow procedures, perform setup and troubleshooting, inspect electrodes, perform basic welding, maintain logs, and support ongoing maintenance and safety practices on site.