Mold Machine Operator A / LPC-T

Country United States of America State / County Oregon City Portland Division Structurals Company LPC Function Operations Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID

14074

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 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 :

Tooling Preparation

Objective : To accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

Essential Job Functions :

• Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
• Adds chills and solubles per Technique Cards.

Other Marginal Job Functions :

• Removes and cleans tooling after operation.
• Performs minor repairs on tooling as required (TBO, LSBO only).
• 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 :

• Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
• Keeps dies and / or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
• Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• Places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
• Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.

Other Marginal Job Functions :

• Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.
• Develops and assists in tech card creation.
• Completes logs and records.
• Documents all modifications to process.
• Safety

Objective : to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions :

• A Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Meets all production and quality standards.

OTHER MARGINAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• May train less skilled operators as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, MACHINERY AND / OR TOOLS USED :

• Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers
• Side cutters and / or knives
• Mallets
• Torches, hot pencils
• Air nozzles
• Air ratchet
• Wrenches; allen and crescent
• Mold Machines
• Power drill
• Flashlight, mirrors
• Hoist
• Dental picks
• Fork lift

TRAINING

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards and other types of special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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.