Mold Machine Operator A - SSBO

With more than 120 operations and about 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.  PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

PCC Structurals is the world leader in superalloy, aluminum and titanium investment casting.  With applications in jet aircraft engines, airframes, industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines, military armaments, medical prosthesis, and many other industrial markets, we provide a wide portfolio  of high-quality components, some as large as 100 inches (250cm).

As the original business unit for Precision Castparts, you can count on PCC Structurals’ extensive experience and knowledge to consistently provide high-quality castings, even at significant volumes.

PCC Structurals also provides solidification modeling, in-house rapid prototyping (including SLA), digital radiography, hot isostatic pressing, precision machining and protective coating services. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe.

Located in Clackamas, Oregon, PCC Small Structures Business Operations (SSBO) specializes in air and Vacuum Investment Cast Components for Aerospace, Energy, and Commercial Applications. Our robust engineering team, in-house prototyping capability, and 197,000 square feet of manufacturing space make it the ideal facility to bring your development program into production.

 Dept 115/116

To operate molding machines to produce small and/or less complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality.  To inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required.  To train less experienced operators as assigned.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 1.  Tooling Preparation

 Objective:  To accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

 Essential Job Functions:

 A.  Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.

B.  Adds chills and solubles per Technique Cards.

 Other Marginal Job Functions:

A.  Removes and cleans tooling after operation.

B.  Performs minor repairs on tooling as required (TBO, LSBO only).

 2.  Mold Machine Operation

 Objective:  To operate complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established set-up procedures to maintain quality and dimensional integrity of the product.

 Essential Job Functions:

A.  Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.

B.  Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.

C.  Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.

D.  Places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.

E.  Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.

 Other Marginal Job Functions:

A.  Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.

B.  Develops and assists in tech card creation.

 3.  Completes logs and records.

 A.  Documents all modifications to process.

 4.  Safety

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

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.

OTHER MARGINAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

6.  May train less skilled operators as assigned.

7.  Performs other tasks as directed.

8.  May be required to work with hazardous waste.

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

1.  Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers

2.  Side cutters and/or knives

3.  Mallets

4.  Torches, hot pencils

5.  Air nozzles

6.  Air ratchet

7.  Wrenches; allen and crescent

8.  Mold Machines

9.  Power drill

10. Flashlight, mirrors

11. Hoist

12. Dental picks

13. Fork lift

Skill in the wax molding operations, as demonstrated be six to twelve months of competent performance of Molder

             OR

any equivalent combination of training and work experience.

2.Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards and other types of special instructions.

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

4.  Ability to work alone with limited supervision.

5.  Written language skills required.

6.  Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Training is provided on the job.

PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.

May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.