Second-Shift Alloy Melt Operator – Precision Casting

Precision Castparts; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in San Leandro, CA, seeks an experienced Metal Melter Operator under general supervision to melt alloys and prepare for pouring, ensuring proper documentation and mold matching.

You will preheat shell molds, operate furnaces, monitor temperatures, check alloy heat numbers, and maintain inventory while following safety and quality policies.

This role requires English communication, basic math, and the ability to work with heavy equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follow and interpret instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions. Normally acquired by completing high school.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Follow housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work environment under general supervision.
• Follows set process control procedures for melting and deoxidizing.
• Regulates burnout furnace and molten metal temperatures.
• Follows instructions on a schedule of molds to be cast.
• Checks with spectrograph for proper alloy and heat number of each alloy.
• Pours test material molds as required.
• Assists with keeping an accurate metal inventory.
• Understands and follows the Divisional Quality Policy and related manuals.
• Communicate with lead and supervisory personnel as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of start-up/shutdown procedures for mold burn-out ovens and safety aspects.

Skills

English communication

Math calculations

Measuring devices

Physical ability

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Heating Ovens

Vacuum Melting Furnaces

Lift tables

Cranes

Forklifts

Hand tools

Knives

Measuring devices

Ingot Saws

Acetylene Torch

Job description

Precision Castparts in San Leandro, CA, seeks an experienced Metal Melter Operator under general supervision to melt alloys and prepare for pouring, ensuring proper documentation and mold matching.

You will preheat shell molds, operate furnaces, monitor temperatures, check alloy heat numbers, and maintain inventory while following safety and quality policies.

This role requires English communication, basic math, and the ability to work with heavy equipment in a manufacturing setting.