Foundry Worker jobs in Carson City, NV

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United States of America

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Nevada

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Carson City

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Structurals

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Carson City

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Operations

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On-Site

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Full Time

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Opportunity ID

12437

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Company Profile 1

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.

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Job Description 1

Job Description

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
• Operate vacuum cast furnace
• 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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities 1

Work from melt log, schedules operation and other instructions to pour molds for any Company product part(s).

Comply with established procedures and / or special instruction in the loading of ovens with shells and flasks.

• Maintain proper temperatures; pull flasks or shells for pouring; position.
• Perform other preparatory operations as specified check temperature, skim and pour : dispose of as instructed.
• Exercise care in pouring operations to comply with specified procedures and practices; avoid damages, non-fills, or injuries through mishandling.

Take sample of melt and tag.

• Maintain melting pot and crucibles, repatch and replace as necessary. Maintain ladles and set aside for knock-out and ram operations.
• Perform cleaning maintenance of ovens, notify supervisor of any unusual conditions.
• Detect and report improper operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Follow prescribed safety regulations.

• Constant care necessary to prevent injury to others, due to the inherent hazards of the job
• Performs a variety of other duties and tasks of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly

Experience & Education 1

6 months to one year foundry experience preferred

High School Diploma / GED

Required Skills 1

Use ordinary arithmetic, decimals and fractions. Make simple use of schedules and specifications, requiring interpretation of forms, records and comparable data

Heavy physical demand consisting of frequently lifting or moving average weight materials, pouring molds, handling dewaxing flasks and performing other duties

Continuous mental and visual attention in checking, pouring performing other related duties.

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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.

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Last updated : 2024-04-24