Wax Gating Artisan for Complex Mold Systems

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, OR, is seeking skilled assemblers to join our gate assembly team. You will inspect, prepare, and assemble complex gating systems using torches, hot pencils, and various hand tools.

You will read technique cards, determine methods, weld gates, modify gates for proper fit, and inspect finished work to ensure quality. Safety and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply pattern gating assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a team environment and promote team development.
• Ability to read and follow complex written instructions.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assembles complex gating systems by means of torch, hot pencils, and a variety of hand tools.
• Welds gates into place by means of torch or hot pencil.
• Smoothes and gauges the area around each assembly contact by means of hot pencil, torch or paint seal.
• Modifies gates by reshaping, splicing, reducing, or building up in order to obtain proper fit.
• Hand fabricates elementary gating from raw stock.
• Possibly develops code sheets for engineering-requested modifications or deviations to standard assemblies.
• Inspects assemblies during and after the assembly process to detect defects and ensure quality.

Skills

Pattern gating assembly techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Lifting 30-50 lbs

Work in harsh conditions

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, OR, is seeking skilled assemblers to join our gate assembly team. You will inspect, prepare, and assemble complex gating systems using torches, hot pencils, and various hand tools.

You will read technique cards, determine methods, weld gates, modify gates for proper fit, and inspect finished work to ensure quality. Safety and teamwork are essential in this role.