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/*generated inline style */ Company ProfileWith 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.
/*generated inline style */ Job DescriptionOperate 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 proceduresStrong learning aptitude required-75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the jobMust develop an understanding of basic “vacuum” ,“plasma” and “helium” technologiesPerform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklistSet up and operate the furnace as directed for melting to include:Loading materialPumping down furnaceSetting torch patternsOperating data logging instrumentationMelting and castingUnloading ingotsAbility to understand basic chemistry specifications and interpret furnace-casting conditions is requiredMust be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the Plasma furnaceMaintain operating records and logsMaintain material and maintenance needed listsPerform pumping speed and rate of rise tests to determine condition of vacuum systemClean out furnaces during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components. Change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices.Operate leak detectorsUse various hand and power tools as directedPerform 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 environmentsCorrectly uses material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranesPerform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut, arc weld, silver solder, and soft solderCorrectly use such tools as wrench, drills, grinders, sawsPerform maintenance workWork 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 preferred3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferredMust be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skillsMust be able to work any schedule, holidays and weekendsForklift, crane-operating experience highly preferredMust be able to wear a respiratorAbility to work in confined spacesReferral Eligible
/*generated inline style */ RelocationRelocation is authorized for this position.
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