VAR Furnace Melter & Maintenance Technician

Precision Castparts Corp.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Morgantown, PA seeks an experienced VAR Furnace Operator to efficiently run and maintain melting equipment, complete pre-ops, adjust controls, and produce ingots to quality standards.

You will read gauges, operate vacuum systems, perform preventive maintenance, keep logs, and wear a respirator as required. Forklift/crane experience and welding skills (MIG/TIG/Stick) are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade training preferred.
• 3 years experience in a relevant environment preferred.
• Forklift or crane experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• MIG/TIG or Stick welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain VAR Furnace and related equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Perform pre-operative checks and use pre-pump/start-up checklists.
• Melting ingots and handling finished products; load electrodes and inspect/prepare electrodes.
• Inspect electrodes, weld stubs, clean and maintain crucibles and base plates.
• Maintain operating records/logs and prep material lists.
• Perform leak tests and maintain vacuum integrity; wear respirator as required.

Skills

Furnace operation

Equipment maintenance

Reading gauges/meters

Welding (MIG/TIG/Stick)

Vacuum systems

Safety respirator

Crane/forklift handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school training

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

Precision Castparts in Morgantown, PA seeks an experienced VAR Furnace Operator to efficiently run and maintain melting equipment, complete pre-ops, adjust controls, and produce ingots to quality standards.

You will read gauges, operate vacuum systems, perform preventive maintenance, keep logs, and wear a respirator as required. Forklift/crane experience and welding skills (MIG/TIG/Stick) are highly valued.