Furnace Operator

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Clackamas, OR

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for safely operating Vacuum and Air casting processes to achieve plant quality and productivity goals, while continuously reducing operational costs. The operator must adhere to all process control procedures, standard operating procedures, and technique card work instructions to ensure high-quality workmanship. The goals for this position include developing cross-trained employees across all casting methods, applying flexibility to meet customer order demands with lower inventory, and rewarding leadership and excellence in balance with business needs.

Requirements

Currently perform duties of a furnace operator in Air/RO and Vacuum Casting.
Achieve a win score per Job Progression Record.
Certification as a Foundry Person or Heat Treat Operator if required by Supervisor.
An equivalent combination of experience or training.
Ability to read, understand, and follow Technique Cards, Process Control procedures, and Standard Operations procedures.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with high accuracy (add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages, graphing).
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision while contributing ideas and suggestions in a team environment.
Physical ability to perform the essential job functions in a hot environment.
PCC Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed and kept up to date.
May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

Nice To Haves

Develop cross-trained employees between all casting methods.
Apply flexibility in order to react customer orders with lower inventory.
Reward leadership and excellence in balance with business needs.

Responsibilities

Train, certify, and work in any casting or metal prep function needed by the team.
Work off shifts, weekend setups, and floor work as required by rotation schedule.
Work in multiple areas as required to support daily casting schedules.
Prepare schedules, equipment, metal, and molds prior to furnace operation.
Create/follow written furnace plans.
Review casting schedules and communicate requirements with Supervisor and SF Leads.
Pour high-quality castings using every method available.
Maintain a win score required for step per Job Progression Record (JPR).
Train and certify in each method within the time frame on the JPR.
Verify that shell identification and metal assignments agree with casting schedule and technique card.
Inspect and clean shells in preparation for casting.
Identify problems and opportunities and work with Supervisor to implement solutions.
Install fixtures, insulation, filters, tundish, and covers per technique card and SOPs.
Load and fire burnout furnaces, prepare maps, and monitor cycles for proper operation and repair.
Change pots, leads, and furnace oil as indicated for proper operation.
Document work performed in logs.
Check vacuum levels, power supply, hydraulics, and other furnace systems for proper operation.
Verify weights and load metal alloy charges into slip pots and crucibles.
Operate equipment including induction melting, hydraulic systems, doors, cranes, and hoists.
Maintain process control parameters and records during melting and casting.
Perform and record calibrations.
Operate computer systems.
Transfer 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.
Maintain furnaces and support equipment to minimize downtime and cost while maximizing furnace output.
Clean and/or have responsibility for regular furnace cleaning.
Maintain a 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.