Foundry Operator

Precision Castparts Corp. •

Groton, Connecticut, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

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

First shift position 4am - 12:30pm M-F

Under general supervision performs duties to assist the Foundry in preparing for pouring of metal into molds.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Heats up ovens and loads molds in preparation for pouring verifying molds to the casting schedule, loading position, and verifies oven temperature and oxygen level.
Cleans foundry and invest area by emptying cans and trash, vacuuming floors and equipment. Clean mold storage area. Assist with cleaning and change over of tanks in invest department.
Assures proper equipment and materials are available for Foundry workers by daily filling hot top cans, restocking kaowool pads, changing crucibles as needed, load cup ovens, stage empty carts for use.
Complete supply sheet and turn into supervisor. Put away supplies and maintain supply storage area.
Maintain downtime log
Verify ingots to pour schedule and load alloy
Light Maintenance of machines, painting and other projects assigned by supervisor
Other duties assigned by the supervisor or manager

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate physical effort consisting of lifting or moving up to 35 lbs of materials, scrap metals, and other additives.
Continuous mental or visual attention in operating, checking, and performing other related duties.
Ability to withstand high temperatures working in foundry.
Demonstrates the ability to follow all safety practices and to work in a manner that safety for themselves and others.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Foundry/Invest Supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions normally acquired by completing high school.
6 Month to 1 Year of experience

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. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

Job Ident #: 15084

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Foundry Operator

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