VAR Furnace Operator: 1st Shift, On-Site

Precision Castpart; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Morgantown, PA is seeking a Melt Operator for the VAR furnace on 1st shift (8am-4pm). This on‑site, full‑time role requires interpreting equipment needs, performing setup, and maintaining pre‑melt/post‑melt processes to achieve productivity and quality goals.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma/GED with 3 years of relevant experience, plus forklift/crane experience and welding skills (MIG/TIG/STICK). Respirator use is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or additional training preferred.
• 3 years of related experience preferred.
• Forklift/crane operation experience is highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Mig, Tig, or Stick welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate and maintain VAR Furnace(s) and related pre-melt and post-melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Follow standard procedures; 75% on‑the‑job learning.
• Perform pre‑operative checks during pump down cycle and use start‑up checklists.
• Set up and operate furnaces for melting; inspect electrodes and weld as needed.
• Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates; load electrodes.
• Operate vacuum systems and furnace controls; melt ingots and weigh finished products.
• Maintain records and logs; update material and maintenance lists.
• Perform leak tests to verify vacuum integrity and handle furnace maintenance.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to wear a respirator

Reading gauges/monitors

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school training

Tools

Furnace control systems

Vacuum systems

Pre‑melt/post‑melt equipment

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Morgantown, PA is seeking a Melt Operator for the VAR furnace on 1st shift (8am-4pm). This on‑site, full‑time role requires interpreting equipment needs, performing setup, and maintaining pre‑melt/post‑melt processes to achieve productivity and quality goals.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma/GED with 3 years of relevant experience, plus forklift/crane experience and welding skills (MIG/TIG/STICK). Respirator use is required.