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Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)

Melt Operator, PAM - 2nd Shift (4pm - 12am) - Morgantown PA

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States, 19543

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Location Country:

United States of America

State / County:

Pennsylvania

City:

Morgantown

Division:

Metals

Company:

Morgantown

Job Details Opportunity ID:

19935

Function:

Operations

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Position Type:

Full Time

Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description Operate and maintain furnaces. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required.

Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures

Strong learning aptitude required - 75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job

Must develop an understanding of basic "vacuum", "plasma" and "helium" technologies

Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklist

Set up and operate the furnace as directed for melting to include:

Loading material

Pumping down furnace

Setting torch patterns

Operating data logging instrumentation

Melting and casting

Unloading ingots

Ability to understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions is required

Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the Plasma furnace

Maintain operating records and logs

Maintain material and maintenance needed lists

Perform pumping speed and rate of rise tests to determine condition of vacuum system

Clean out furnaces during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices.

Operate leak detectors

Use various hand and power tools as directed

Perform maintenance required ensuring good operating condition of furnace and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems

Must be willing to work on many jobs that are in hot and dirty environments

Correctly uses material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes

Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut, arc weld, silver solder, and soft solder

Correctly use such tools as wrench, drills, grinders, saws

Perform maintenance work

Work in accordance with established safety rules and good housekeeping practices

Must be able to wear a respirator.

Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred

3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred

Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills

Must be able to work any schedule, holidays and weekends

Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred

Must be able to wear a respirator

Ability to work in confined spaces

Referral Eligible

Relocation Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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