Cold Etch Operator A/LPC-T/Dept ; Portland
Job in
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
Precision Castparts
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
-
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Chemical Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pay Competitive
Employment type
Other
- Req#: 8868
- MISSION: To chemically clean casting prior to inspection and reworking using alkaline baths, cold etch baths, and/or hot water washes; to accurately prepare, operate and maintain tanks used for chemical cleaning; to clean castings before routing to shipping.
- PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Objective: to test chemical baths, make corrections and assure conformance to process control specifications.
Typical
Activities:
- Takes alkaline bath samples to determine concentration.
- Takes acid bath samples to lab; checks lab analysis to determine if bath chemistry within specification ranges; determines what additions are required.
- Calculates etch rate using standard formula.
- Adds acids to bath in order to bring chemistry up to specifications, using standard formulas; adds water to alkaline baths if out of compliance; adjusts surface tension as needed.
- Checks operation of and primes circulation pumps; checks for leaks; troubleshoots and reviews pumping diagrams if needed.
- Monitors and maintains chemistry of cold etch baths.
- Changes all filters/screens as required by schedule.
- Wears protective gear when working with chemicals.
Objective: to submerge parts in chemical tanks to clean according to specified procedures for further inspection and/or processing.
Typical
Activities:
- Places fixtures on castings; submerges in alkaline and/or acid baths using hoists or tumblers.
- Removes castings, rinses and transfers to drying ovens; loads and unloads ovens.
- Completes hot water rinses as specified.
- Pumps spent tank solutions into drums and prepares them for transfer to neutralization facility; cleans and rinses tanks.
- Hand etches small parts as needed.
- Hand cleans castings of all markings prior to shipping.
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Typical
Activities:
- Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
- May be required to handle hazardous waste.
- Training is provided on the job.
- PCC's Hazardous Chemical Safety Training.
- May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three to six months experience as a Cold Etch Operator B or prior chemical etching operations experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience. - Completion of PCC basic chemistry training for Cold Etch Operations or other basic chemistry courses.
- Completion of training in math calculations necessary for Cold Etch Operations, e.g. volumes, etch rates.
- Ability to read, write, interpret and follow instructions.
- Ability to perform a variety of arithmetic calculations.
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred pounds.
- Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.
6728299 Precision Castparts Corp. is an American industrial goods and metal fabrication company that manufactures investment castings, forged components, and airfoil castings for use in the aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and defense industries.
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