Metal Processor - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

United States of America
Oregon
Milwaukie
Structurals
Deer Creek (DCA)
Operations
On-Site
Full Time

  


23399

MISSION: 

To identify, sort, clean and size scrap metals for efficient use in melting processes for the TiAl team.  To supply melting areas with cleaned, identified alloys.  To process vacuum and air melted ingots (LSBO only).

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

  1. Classification Objective:  to accurate classify and separate metal scraps.

 Essential Job Functions: 

A. Receives metal parts/gates from casting and backend operations.

B. Classifies all metal using a variety of visual methods including: gating systems, color, cutting behavior and spark test.

C. Classifies all metal using a variety of electronic methods (LSBO only), including spectrotest analyzer, Kevex analyzer and magnetic permeability.


2. Cleaning and Processing Objective: to cut, process and clean metals into sizes for the melting processes according to PCC specifications. 

Essential Job Functions: 

  1. Processes metal using either gas torch and wheelabrators at TBO or abrasive saw, wheelabrator plasma arc or air arc torch at LSBO.
  2. Cuts, cleans and processes air and vacuum melted ingots. (LSBO only)
  3. Cleans metal through wheelabrating.
  4. Sizes and cuts scrap returns for best charge loading; TBO tests for radioactivity and prepares for shipment to outside reprocessor.
  5. Processes and recycles junk scrap metal for outside sale.

 

3.Completes logs and records.

4. Safety 

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

 

 NOTE:  for job positions that require respiratory protection (more than a filtering face piece – dust mask):

 

In compliance with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Personal Protective Equipment standard for Respiratory Protection, OAR 437, Div. 2/I 1910.134 and Oregon Health Division Rules for the Control of Radiation, OAR 333. Div. 120 (333-120-300 through 330), certain tasks within this job position require/may require the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator.  An individual will not be assigned to these tasks if  the person is not able to work under these conditions.  Respirator selection will be based on the work performed, exposure information, duration of use and any other relevant factors.  If a tight-fitting respirator is required, facial hair, temple pieces on glasses or other items that interferes with the face-to-face piece seal of the respirator are not permitted.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 A. Adheres to plant and department safety rules.

 B. Safely operates all equipment and tools.

 C. Identifies and reports safety problems.

 

5. Meets all production and quality standards.

6. Cleans work areas; performs minor maintenance on equipment. 

OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 7. Performs other tasks as directed.

 

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED: 

  1. forklift
  2. hoist
  3. basic hand tools (e.g. wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.)
  4. chains, straps and various lifting equipment
  5. wheelabrator
  6. radiation monitor
  7. gas torches (TBO only)
  8. pallet jacks (TBO only)
  9. plasma torches (LSBO only)
  10. Kevex Analyzer (LSBO only)
  11. Spectrotest unit (LSBO only)
  12. air arc cutting torches (LSBO only)
  13. abrasive saw (LSBO only)
  14. hand grinders (LSBO only)
  15. scale (LSBO only)
  16. conveyor belt (LSBO only)
  17. Pangborn electronically - controlled shell abrader (TBO only)

     

TRAINING 

  1. Training is provided on the job.
  2. PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
  3. Written exams on the Kevex Analyzer and the Spectrotest Unit. (LSBO only)
  4. Radiation Training Course must be completed. (TBO only)

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

 1. Working knowledge of foundry operations as demonstrated by six months experience in the foundry or cleaning areas is preferred. OR An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience. 

 2. Ability to read logs and procedure instructions. 

 3. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) 

 4. Ability to work independently and in a team. 

 5. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

 6. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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.

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.