Furnace Tech Level 1

Precision Castparts Corporation • Douglas, GA

52d

About The Position

The Foundry Furnace Tech must be able to perform all operations and operate equipment efficiently in performing duties.

Requirements

• High school education.
• One month Basic OJT.
• Three months training technique.
• Normal initiative and ingenuity.
• Maintain work area to meet department standards.
• Verbal and written communication inter-department (maintenance, erg, etc.)
• Normal effort required. Must be able to lift 16-30 pounds approximately 5 times per hour. Hoist used for weights above 30 pounds.
• Follow verbal instructions and communicate across shifts. Must be willing to work daily overtime and weekend overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to operate 3 Vacuum furnaces, equiax, D.S. and single crystal and be able to accurately record all necessary information.
• Operate furnace to produce quality products within specified parameters.
• Ram crucibles on all furnaces, change over on D.S. susceptors/coils and melt coils
• Maintain furnaces by performing specified PM's and cleaning furnace chambers for optimum performance, load and unload preheat furnaces
• Must be able to interpret and perform all duties according to PES's and OI, and special lot instructions. Knowledge of OI a must.
• Record on a daily basis all work performed and the correct distribution of the work time identifying same by the operational codes
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Follow all safety rules
• Suggestions for improving foundry functions and procedures.
• Computer skills a plus.
• Operate a forklift
• Extreme heat involved.
• Heavy lifting required (up to 30 pounds).
• Must comply to 6S requirements.
• Must understand and comply to departmental safety requirements.
• Ability to train workers and encourage team skills.
• Assist in decisions to operate furnace under questionable conditions.
• Leader of preheat operator.
• Must exhibit initiative to meet plant and departmental goals for cost, safety, quality, and delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees