Vacuum Ingot Processing Technician

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a productive team member to support vacuum melted ingot production from mold prep through shipping finished ingots.

You will assist furnace operators, handle robotics cells, perform inspections, and ensure accurate documentation and safe practices in a fast-paced foundry environment. The role requires physical resilience to lift 30–50 pounds, operate heavy equipment, and follow strict procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions, read, write and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 30 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, molten metal and other elements for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely maneuver heavy loads with overhead cranes/hoists.
• Prefer previous experience with overhead cranes/hoists and automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and deliver metal ingot molds to furnace areas.
• Clean, inspect, and insert graphite plugs into ingot molds.
• Operate and correct robot deficiencies and product flow problems as needed.
• Load and unload ingot molds and mold racks using forklift truck and overhead cranes and hoists.
• Remove from molds, clean, inspect, type check, weigh and ship vacuum melted ingots.
• May load melting pots with metals.
• Complete paperwork and logs.
• Type checks ingots using handheld analyzer.
• Blast, grind, and mark ingots for shipping.
• Type check, bag, and prepare ingots for shipping.
• Work in team with Furnace Operators to assure efficient pouring of ingots.
• Inspect, set up and operate MM mold racks.
• May run conveyor system to assist in pouring ingots.
• Observe ingot casting process via window and/or video.
• Knocks MM ingots from molds; cleans molds and cuts ingots as required.
• Operates robotic work cell and related equipment.
• Puts insulating material on top of molds to maintain molten status.
• Delivers properly identified ingots for cleaning.
• Provide minor maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Cleans furnaces, robots, blasting unit and supporting equipment.
• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Following procedures

Manual dexterity

Lifting ability

Work in harsh conditions

Tools

Pangborn

Invex analyzer

Robotic ingot processing cell

Hand grinders

Scale

Basic hand tools

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a productive team member to support vacuum melted ingot production from mold prep through shipping finished ingots.

You will assist furnace operators, handle robotics cells, perform inspections, and ensure accurate documentation and safe practices in a fast-paced foundry environment. The role requires physical resilience to lift 30–50 pounds, operate heavy equipment, and follow strict procedures.