Foundry Operator

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.

Foundry Operator - 4th shift

Title: Foundry Technician

Reports to: Foundry Supervisor 

Location: Mentor

Shift: 4th

Requirements:                 

• Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/quantity
• Able to work flexible hours
• Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving 
• Have a strong sense of urgency with the ability to work independently.

Work Experience:           

• Excellent performance history with no current write-ups required to apply for this position.

Responsibility:          

• A Foundry Technician is responsible for setting up and casting molds to SOP, EP, and engineering specifications. Other responsibilities include stocking the correct supplies for the next shift, melting alloy to specific temperatures, and prepping molds.

Specific Duties:

• Must be able to operate all vacuum furnaces - equiax, D.S. and single crystal - and be able to accurately record all necessary information.
• Ram crucibles on all furnaces, change over on D.S. susceptors/coils and melt coils.
• Perform all responsibilities of the foundry apprentice.
• Must be able to perform all duties according to S.O.P.’s, Engineering Procedures and Special Lot Instructions.
• Meet the specific requirements of the efficiency standards.
• Ensure that the Foundry Department’s high standard of housekeeping is met.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all production processes and materials.
• Schedule employees to effectively meet production needs and ensure vacation and other time off consistent with plant policies.
• Organize work for smooth operations. Ensure that the required documentation is maintained.
• Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Incumbent must physically and mentally perform the job demands as required.
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.