Mold Machine Operator A - Deer Creek

With more than 150 operations and about 22,000 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 29,500 people worldwide.  PCC has over 160 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 Airfoils LLC has achieved its preeminent position in the manufacture of aircraft engine blades and vanes and is rapidly gaining market share in the Industrial Gas Turbines industry through pushing the boundaries of Advanced Technology. PCC Airfoils LLC is one of only a few companies in the world that possesses the technology and capability to cast blades and vanes with complex, internal cooling passages out of sophisticated superalloys for aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine customers. PCC Airfoils LLC has the advantage of being the leader in the production of airfoils for aircraft engines and of capturing a growing share of the market for Industrial Gas Turbine castings. Several new state-of-the-art casting furnaces were recently installed in PCC Airfoils’ facilities along with new ceramic dip lines to handle the increased volume. The dip lines feature the most advanced technology available to ensure process repeatability, improving yields and facilitating on-time product delivery.

Fosters, directly and indirectly, by action, example and training, a comprehensive safety program throughout the Structurals Division, at all locations. Monitors potential health and safety conditions of the workplace; identifies problems, recommends solutions, and ensures that the on-going safety system is corrected to incorporate the changes.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 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.

TRAINING

1. Training is provided on the job.
2. PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
3. 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.