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/*generated inline style */ Company ProfileWith 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.
/*generated inline style */ Job DescriptionEfficiently operate and maintain the VAR Furnace(s) and associated pre-melt and post melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required
Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures. Strong learning aptitude required-75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the jobPerform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start up checklistSet up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting to include:Inspecting and preparing electrodes for meltingWelding stubs on to electrodesClean, paint and maintain crucibles and base platesLoading electrodesOperating the stub welderOperating vacuum systemsOperating furnace controls and instrumentationMelting ingotsCooling, unloading, identifying and weighing ingotsDrilling ingots (sampling)Chamfering ingotsBand saw cut stubs and electrodesMust be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s) and stub welderMaintain operating records and logsMaintain material and maintenance needed listsPerform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrityClean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components.Operate leak detectorsEducation and Experience
High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred. 3 years working experience in a relevant environment preferred.Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred. Must be able to wear a respirator. /*generated inline style */ 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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. /*generated inline style */ Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid. /*generated inline style */