Furnace Operator - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Milwaukie, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Furnace Operator is responsible for safely operating Vacuum and Air casting processes to achieve plant quality and productivity goals, while continuously working to reduce operational costs. This role requires adherence to all process control procedures, standard operating procedures, and technique card work instructions to ensure the highest quality workmanship. The position aims to develop cross-trained employees across all casting methods, apply flexibility to meet customer order demands with lower inventory, and reward leadership and excellence in balance with business needs.

Requirements

Willing to train, certify and work in any casting or metal prep function needed by the team.
Willing to work offshifts, weekend setup and floor work as required by rotation schedule.
Willing to work in multiple areas as required supporting daily casting schedules.
Create/follow the written furnace plan.
Review casting schedules; communicate requirements with Supervisor and SF Leads.
Pours high quality castings using every method available.
Maintains a win score required for step per Job Progression Record (JPR).
Trains and certifies in each method within the time frame on the JPR.
Verifies that shell identification and metal assignments agree with casting schedule and technique card (both at pour and prior to shipping to the Cleaning Department).
Inspects and cleans shells in preparation for casting.
Identifies problems and opportunities and works with Supervisor to implement solutions.
Installs fixtures, insulation, filters, tundish and covers per technique card and SOP’s.
Loads and fires burnout furnaces, prepares maps and monitors cycles for proper operation and repair.
Change pots, leads, furnace oil as indicated for proper operation. Documents work performed in logs.
Checks vacuum levels, power supply, hydraulics and other furnace systems for proper operation.
Verifies weights and loads metal alloy charges into slip pots and crucibles.
Operates equipment including induction melting, hydraulic systems, doors, cranes and hoists.
Maintains process control parameters and records during melting and casting.
Performs and records calibrations.
Operates computer systems.
Transfers hot molds from burnout to casting furnaces.
May be required to train and certify to work with hazardous waste.
Document observations using PVN & Casting Feedback Forms.
Cleans and/or has responsibility for regular furnace cleaning.
Maintain clean, organized work area.
Perform regular minor maintenance, calibrations and preventive maintenance on equipment.
Troubleshoot furnace problems and assist craftsmen on repairs.
Record equipment performance, identify changes and initiate corrections.
Maintain neat and accurate logs, production reports and process control records.
Provide work direction, training and working supervision to others as assigned.
Participate in audits, experiments and improvement teams. Promote teamwork.
Meet or exceed all safety, quality, production standards, training, certification and time on the job specified for each step placement within the job.
Promote safe practices, equipment and facilities by example and methods development.

Responsibilities

Willing to train, certify and work in any casting or metal prep function needed by the team.
Willing to work offshifts, weekend setup and floor work as required by rotation schedule.
Willing to work in multiple areas as required supporting daily casting schedules.
Create/follow the written furnace plan.
Review casting schedules; communicate requirements with Supervisor and SF Leads.
Pours high quality castings using every method available.
Maintains a win score required for step per Job Progression Record (JPR).
Trains and certifies in each method within the time frame on the JPR.
Verifies that shell identification and metal assignments agree with casting schedule and technique card (both at pour and prior to shipping to the Cleaning Department).
Inspects and cleans shells in preparation for casting.
Identifies problems and opportunities and works with Supervisor to implement solutions.
Installs fixtures, insulation, filters, tundish and covers per technique card and SOP’s.
Loads and fires burnout furnaces, prepares maps and monitors cycles for proper operation and repair.
Change pots, leads, furnace oil as indicated for proper operation. Documents work performed in logs.
Checks vacuum levels, power supply, hydraulics and other furnace systems for proper operation.
Verifies weights and loads metal alloy charges into slip pots and crucibles.
Operates equipment including induction melting, hydraulic systems, doors, cranes and hoists.
Maintains process control parameters and records during melting and casting.
Performs and records calibrations.
Operates computer systems.
Transfers hot molds from burnout to casting furnaces.
May be required to train and certify to work with hazardous waste.
Document observations using PVN & Casting Feedback Forms.
Cleans and/or has responsibility for regular furnace cleaning.
Maintain clean, organized work area.
Perform regular minor maintenance, calibrations and preventive maintenance on equipment.
Troubleshoot furnace problems and assist craftsmen on repairs.
Record equipment performance, identify changes and initiate corrections.
Maintain neat and accurate logs, production reports and process control records.
Provide work direction, training and working supervision to others as assigned.
Participate in audits, experiments and improvement teams. Promote teamwork.
Meet or exceed all safety, quality, production standards, training, certification and time on the job specified for each step placement within the job.
Promote safe practices, equipment and facilities by example and methods development.