Melt Operator, PAM - 2nd Shift Morgantown PA

Melt Operator, PAM - 2nd Shift (4pm - 12am) - Morgantown PA

Precision Castparts is seeking a Melt Operator for the 2nd shift (4pm-12am) in Morgantown, PA. Operate and maintain furnaces, set up and troubleshoot systems, and perform skilled maintenance tasks as required.

• Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures.
• Strong learning aptitude; 75% of required knowledge learned on the job.
• Develop understanding of vacuum, plasma, and helium technologies.
• Perform pre-operative checks using the pump down cycle checklist.
• Set up and operate the furnace for melting, including: loading material, pumping down furnace, setting torch patterns, operating data logging instrumentation, melting and casting, unloading ingots.
• Interpret basic chemistry specifications and furnace- casting conditions.
• Interpret video monitors, gauges, meters while operating the plasma furnace.
• Maintain operating records and logs, material and maintenance needed lists.
• Perform pumping speed and rate of rise tests for vacuum system condition.
• Clean out furnaces, replace damaged components; change molds, hearths, shields, and feed devices.
• Operate leak detectors.
• Use various hand and power tools as directed.
• Perform maintenance ensuring good operating condition of furnace and auxiliary equipment (electrical, electronic, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling systems).
• Willing to work in hot and dirty environments.
• Correctly use material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes.
• Perform mechanical skill functions such as flame cut, arc weld, silver solder, and soft solder.
• Use tools such as wrench, drills, grinders, saws.
• Perform maintenance work.
• Work in accordance with established safety rules and good housekeeping practices.
• Wear a respirator.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent; trade school or additional training preferred.
• 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with basic math skills.
• Ability to work any schedule, including holidays and weekends.
• Forklift and crane operating experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

• Referral Eligible.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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