Air Melt AOD Operator

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.

• Work safely. Adhere to all company and regulatory EH&S policies and procedures. Look for safety issues and notify leadership of all safety concerns.
• Adhere to all Company 6-S initiatives and policies.
• Follow all manufacturing and technical work instructions and melt procedures.
• Follow schedules as outlined.
• Maintain furnaces for maximum output.
• Verify charge weigh up against heat sheet, load charge weight on to conveying system, visually monitor the charge material as it feeds into furnace.
• Supply necessary data from melt.
• Take samples of molten metal as specified, prepare for delivery to the metallurgical lab for testing.
• Make minor furnace repairs.
• Repair or patch furnace linings.
• Assist maintenance on major repairs of conveying and furnace equipment.
• Inspect readiness of ladles.
• Assist where necessary in movement of molten metal.
• Trouble-shoot and assist with repairs.
• Record data on log sheets.
• Record process information and make appropriate entries into GLOVIA.
• Provide input for ordering supplies and tooling.
• Maintain good housekeeping - general cleaning, sweeping, emptying trash hoppers.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Area Manager.

• Able to operate a powered industrial truck.
• Mechanical aptitude.

• Must be able to physically work in an extreme heat stress environment with exposure to molten metal, dust and fumes and ability to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment required for the position.

• Must be physically capable of performing heavy manual duties, operate a variety of machinery and equipment and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Decision making ability under stressful / adverse conditions.
• Must be able to perform computer functions.
• Must be able to read work instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notice.
• Ability to continuously stand for 8+ hours, twist, and bend.
• Ability to get on and off forklift or other mobile equipment.
• Regularly lift 35 lbs.
• Must be able to bend/twist.

High School graduate, GED, or equivalent required.

Advanced education classes in math and/or science preferred.

Foundry or manufacturing experience in a related occupation preferred.