Country
United States of America

State / County
Oregon

City
Portland

Division
Structurals

Company
Wax Center

Function
Operations

Workplace Type
On-Site

Position type
Full Time

Opportunity ID

23091

Job Description

MISSION:
To operate a variety of molding machines to produce moderately complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality.

To inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required.

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 soluble per tech cards.
Removes and/or cleans tooling after operation.
Mold Machine Operation

Objective: To operate moderately complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established setup procedures. To maintain dimensional integrity of product.

Essential Job Functions:
Sets up, monitors, and controls mold machine functions.
Keeps dies clean during molding operations.
Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
Cleans wax parts as required.
Completes logs and records; documents any modifications to process.
Meets all production and quality standards.
Safety

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

Essential Job Functions:
Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
Safely operates all equipment and tools.
Identifies and reports safety problems.

OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES:
May train less skilled operators as assigned.
Performs other tasks as directed.
May be required to handle hazardous waste.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED:
Pry bars
Side cutters and/or knives
Mallets
Torches and air nozzles
Air ratchet
Wrenches; allen and crescent
Power drill
Flashlight
Hoist
Dental picks
Mold Machines

TRAINING:
Training is provided on the job.
May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Skill in wax molding operations, as demonstrated by three to six months of competent performance in any wax molding utility, leach tank or core/gate cleaner positions is preferred OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, Process Control Procedures and other 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 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.

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.

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.