Foundry Helper- 2nd Shift

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•South Gate, CA

16h

About The Position

The Foundry Helper follows safe work practices, company policies, and standard manufacturing and operating procedures. The role requires a strong aptitude for learning, with approximately 75% of the required knowledge learned on the job. The employee sets up and operates furnace equipment for melting, performs operating checks and maintenance, and supports other departments as production demands require. The position requires the ability to work with heavy rigging and piping, wear a respirator, and work in confined spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Three years of working experience in a relevant environment.
Mechanically inclined and possesses basic math skills.
Able to follow instructions and work in a group.
Able to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Able to work with heavy rigging and piping.
Able to think quickly and take action.
Able to wear a respirator and work in confined spaces.
Strong learning aptitude; approximately 75% of the required knowledge must be learned on the job.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or additional training.
Forklift and crane-operating experience.
Vacuum Arc titanium melting experience.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices, company policies and procedures, and standard manufacturing and operating procedures.
Perform pre-operative checks before and during the pump-down cycle and use the pre-pump and start-up checklist.
Set up and operate furnace equipment for melting as directed.
Inspect and prepare electrodes for melting; bleed water and vacuum systems; and grind electrodes, stubs, and copper stools.
Clean, paint, and maintain crucibles and base plates; load electrodes; and operate water and vacuum systems, furnace controls, and instrumentation.
Remelt electrodes and cool, load, unload, identify, and weigh ingots.
Interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, and similar instruments while operating VAR furnaces.
Maintain operating records, logs, and lists of needed materials and maintenance.
Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity and operate leak detectors.
Clean furnaces and crucibles during maintenance cycles and replace damaged components.
Use hand and power tools as directed.
Perform maintenance to keep furnaces and auxiliary electrical, electronic, vacuum, pneumatic, and cooling systems in good operating condition.
Support other departments as needed to meet production demands.