Shell Coating Operator – Evening Shift (Bonus + OT)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Groton, CT, is seeking a Dipping & Coatings Operator to prepare molds, apply slurry coatings, and operate robotic and manual dipping equipment in a continuous production environment.

This on-site, full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM. You will monitor dip cycles, ensure coating quality, and maintain process documentation while upholding safety rules and PPE standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred; foundry or metals-processing experience is a plus.
• Ability to comprehend and apply ordinary arithmetic, decimals, and fractions in daily work tasks.
• Experience reading shell process sheets and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shell process sheets and work instructions for each production part number.
• Prepare molds and pattern assemblies for processing by removing from racks and installing handling fixtures or handles as required.
• Operate robotic dipping equipment, including monitoring, adjusting speed and cycle times, and responding to alarms by removing molds and resetting equipment as necessary.
• Continuously monitor dip cycles to ensure proper coating coverage and process consistency.
• Manually immerse wax assemblies and molds into designated washing solutions and slurry tanks in accordance with process specifications.
• Apply initial and subsequent slurry coatings, ensuring complete and uniform coverage of all surfaces.
• Operate manipulators and handling equipment to position, rotate, and coat molds effectively.
• Prepare and replenish slurry mixtures by accurately combining solids and liquids according to established formulas and procedures.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, including recording dipping times, dates, and other required data on process sheets.
• Perform continuous visual inspection of molds and coatings to identify defects or inconsistencies.
• Operate forklifts to transport materials, deliver supplies, and remove waste products safely.

Skills

Stand/walk long shifts

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Manual handling

Repetitive motion

Bending/kneeling/twisting

Reaching

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Tools

Forklift operation

Robotic dipping equipment

Process sheets & instructions

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Groton, CT, is seeking a Dipping & Coatings Operator to prepare molds, apply slurry coatings, and operate robotic and manual dipping equipment in a continuous production environment.

This on-site, full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM. You will monitor dip cycles, ensure coating quality, and maintain process documentation while upholding safety rules and PPE standards.