Production Operator

Precision Castparts; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Henderson, NV is seeking an entry‑level team member to assist with loading, unloading, and fabricating electrodes in the melt shop. You will follow safety procedures while producing titanium metal to spec at a steady pace, under supervision.

The role requires flexibility for 12‑hour shifts (4am–4pm or 4pm–4am). PPE is provided, prior industrial experience is valued, and you will participate in ongoing maintenance and record-keeping as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or industrial settings.
• Must be shift flexible for 12‑hour rotations.
• PPE provided and safety procedures followed.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators in loading/unloading furnaces and accessories.
• Maintain cleanliness and inspect welds for contaminants.
• Fabricate electrodes and stubs per welding specs under supervision.
• Complete records and computer entries as required.

Skills

Industrial experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Welding equipment

Crane/hoist controls

Job description

Position Summary

To assist operator in loading, unloading, vacuum arc re-melt furnaces and weld stubs and wafers on metal electrodes. Produce titanium metal to specifications at an acceptable production pace. Follow all safety & standard operating procedures. This is the entry level role for the melt shop line of promotion.

Position Summary

To assist operator in loading, unloading, vacuum arc re-melt furnaces and weld stubs and wafers on metal electrodes. Produce titanium metal to specifications at an acceptable production pace. Follow all safety & standard operating procedures. This is the entry level role for the melt shop line of promotion.

Tools & Equipment

Furnace assemblies, materials handling equipment, fork truck, hand tools, plasma arc welding equipment, wire welding equipment, weld chamber, vacuum pumps, hydroblaster, work savers, cranes, hoists, welding units, welding jig, floor-controlled overhead crane, cleaning tools, hand truck, measuring tape, work saver, forklift, scales, copper crucible & bottoms, tumbler etc.

Materials

Initial charge sponge and metal electrodes, stubs, wafers, titanium wire, inert gas, acid, etc.

Working Proceedure

• Assists operators in material handling.
• Assists operators in disconnecting furnace accessories and loading.
• Assists operators in maintenance of furnaces.
• Cleans and inspects welds removes any contaminants.
• Identifies cleans and inspects stubs for use in fabrication of electrode per welding specifications.
• Fabricates electrodes by welding aligned electrode, stubs by operating weld line and weld chamber controls and power rollers.
• Completes & maintains records and make computer entries as required. (Peak entries & sign-off)
• Keeps equipment and working area in clean and orderly condition.
• In transporting stubs, fabricated electrodes, and ingots, operates materials handling equipment, cranes, hoists, etc.,
• Break mis-welded electrode apart and also repair electrodes welds as required
• Clean, inspect, drop check and paint crucibles signs off crucibles per direction of Double Melt Furnace Operator.
• Unloads electrodes & ingots from crucible. Cleans and inspects crucible bottoms.
• Makes minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and assists maintenance employees in major maintenance and repairs. Performs minor PM’s on equipment.
• Places electrodes on descaler with crane and turns on automatic cycle
• Fabricates electrodes by welding aligned compacts, sponge ends & stubs. Operating weld lines and weld chamber controls, wire weld units utilizing required tools and equipment.
• Loads, unloads and transports materials and supplies to and from other areas.

Position Requirements

• Works 12hr shifts 4am to 4pm or 4pm to 4am, candidate must be shift flexible.
• The environment is not air conditioned.
• All PPE including uniforms are provided.
• Must have experience in construction or in an industrial setting.