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    Furnace Operator - Milwaukie, United States - Precision Castparts Corp

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    Description
    Country

    United States of America

    State / County

    Oregon

    City

    Milwaukie

    Division

    Airfoils

    Company

    Deer Creek (DCA)

    Function

    Operations

    Workplace Type

    On-Site

    Position type

    Full Time

    Opportunity ID

    13116

    Company Profile

    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.

    Job Description

    Mission:
    To safely operate Vacuum and Air casting processes in order to achieve plant quality and productivity goals. Continuously reduce the cost of the operation. To follow all process control procedures, standard operating procedures and technique card work instructions to insure the highest quality workmanship results.
    Goals:
    A. Develop cross-trained employees between all casting methods.
    B. Apply flexibility in order to react customer orders with lower inventory.
    C. Reward leadership and excellence in balance with business needs.
    Principal Accountabilities:
    1. Flexibility:
    a. Willing to train, certify and work in any casting or metal prep function needed by the team.
    b. Willing to work offshifts, weekend setup and floor work as required by rotation schedule.
    c. Willing to work in multiple areas as required supporting daily casting schedules.

    2. Preparation:
    Objective: Prepare schedules, equipment, metal and molds prior to furnace operation.
    Essential Job Functions:
    A. Create/follow the written furnace plan.
    B. Review casting schedules; communicate requirements with Supervisor and SF Leads.
    C. Pours high quality castings using every method available.
    D. Maintains a win score required for step per Job Progression Record (JPR).
    E. Trains and certifies in each method within the time frame on the JPR.
    F. Verifies that shell identification and metal assignments agree with casting schedule and technique card (both at pour and prior to shipping to the Cleaning Department).
    G. Inspects and cleans shells in preparation for casting.
    H. Identifies problems and opportunities and works with Supervisor to implement solutions.
    I. Installs fixtures, insulation, filters, tundish and covers per technique card and SOP's.
    J. Loads and fires burnout furnaces, prepares maps and monitors cycles for proper operation and repair.
    K. Change pots, leads, furnace oil as indicated for proper operation. Documents work performed in logs.
    L. Checks vacuum levels, power supply, hydraulics and other furnace systems for proper operation.
    M. Verifies weights and loads metal alloy charges into slip pots and crucibles.

    3. Furnace Operation:
    Objective: Efficiently melt and pour alloys into molds, according to all applicable procedures and work instructions.
    Essential Job Functions:
    A. Operates equipment including induction melting, hydraulic systems, doors, cranes and hoists.
    B. Maintains process control parameters and records during melting and casting.
    C. Performs and records calibrations.
    D. Operates computer systems.
    E. Transfers hot molds from burnout to casting furnaces.
    F. May be required to train and certify to work with hazardous waste.
    G. Document observations using PVN & Casting Feedback Forms.

    4. Maintenance:
    Objective: to maintain furnaces and support equipment to minimize downtime and cost while maximizing furnace output.
    Essential Job Functions:
    A. Cleans and/or has responsibility for regular furnace cleaning.
    B. Maintain clean, organized work area.
    C. Perform regular minor maintenance, calibrations and preventive maintenance on equipment.
    D. Troubleshoot furnace problems and assist craftsmen on repairs.
    E. Record equipment performance, identify changes and initiate corrections.
    F. Maintain neat and accurate logs, production reports and process control records.
    G. Provide work direction, training and working supervision to others as assigned.
    H. Participate in audits, experiments and improvement teams. Promote teamwork.
    I. Meet or exceed all safety, quality, production standards, training, certification and time on the job specified for each step placement within the job. These standards are complete in draft form but are subject to change based on best practices and business need for cross training and performance.
    J. Promote safe practices, equipment and facilities by example and methods development.

    Essential Job Functions:
    1. Induction melting furnaces.
    2. Vacuum and hydraulic pumps and controls.
    3. Burnout furnaces.
    4. Thermocouples.
    5. Alloy verification equipment.
    6. Forklift.
    7. Hoists, cranes and Ergo-lift devices.
    8. Basic hand tools (wrenches, chisels, etc).
    9. Scales.
    10. Data acquisition systems.
    11. Welding and air-arc cutting equipment.
    12. Pot pre-heaters and conditioners.
    13. Fixtures and lifting devices.
    14. Conveyors.
    15. Pneumatic tools and chipping guns.

    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.

    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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

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