Lead Investing Operator (weekday swing)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Redmond, OR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Competitive Starting Pay & Amazing Bonus Program Regular Performance Reviews No experience necessary, all training provided Advancement Opportunities Paid Vacation & Holidays Excellent Benefits Great 401(k) Program Safe & Friendly Work Environment 4-Day Workweek (most jobs) & Optional Overtime LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES: Verify daily staffing and report any staffing issues/needs to Supervisor Prioritize workflow and keep key parts moving for TP plan or LTPO recovery Assign work to operators Audit the quality and quantity of work performed by operators Answer questions regarding the processing of parts Move operators to different job assignments that they are qualified to perform Provide input to Supervisors regarding operator punctuality, tardiness, and other aspects of overall performance Assume responsibility of routine operations in a Supervisor’s absence Stop the work of operators, if appropriate (in the absence of a supervisor) May be required to handle or manage hazardous waste May be required to complete hazardous waste management training Additional department-specific requirements Champion Safety and 6S Initiatives Must be able to handle all the processes within the department Responsible for other duties as assigned Investing Leads must be able to recover minor robot issues, manage slurries and assess action needs if there are issues. Must have the ability to fully operate the autoclave and accompanying equipment (excluding boiler) GENERAL SUMMARY OF AN INVESTING OPERATOR: Position performs duties related to investing wax assemblies: bolt cleaning, wire preparation, cleaning duties to maintain department work areas, mold prep, robotic and hand investing, inspecting, buildup slurries and binders, testing materials, testing binders and slurries, autoclave preparation, autoclave operations, water wash and bore-scope. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Adhere to plant and department safety rules. Safely operate all equipment and tools. Identify and report safety issues. Run bolts through bolt cleaner, sort to length and distribute to Wax Molding. Cut wire squares into various lengths keeping wire bins full. Prepare wire kits for all molds entering the Investing department according to work instructions. Maintain a clean environment in the work area. Dry and dispose of used binders and slurries. Wash wax tree molds, and cups; blow them dry and prep for Investing. Wrap tape around frame molds to prepare for Investing. Operate the robot to transfer molds to Investing and to build a shell. Inspect molds for defects; blow loose sand from the molds. Remove tape at appropriate times during investing process. Blow loose sand from molds prior to each dip to eliminate sand packets and defects. Mix ingredients to build slurry to supplement usage. Run daily/weekly tests on slurries and binders. Test incoming materials. Clip vents, grind cups, and load molds for Dewax. Operate the autoclave; manually lift molds that may weigh up to 100 lbs; roll frame molds using hoist. Water wash and bore-scope molds post burnout. Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner; adhere to safety rules
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to co-workers and supervisor
Ability to complete Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training
High school diploma or equivalent, basic chemistry and math skills desired
Ability to stand, climb, stoop, and reach to perform daily job functions
Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing eighty to one hundred pounds and occasionally up to one hundred and twenty pounds
Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for periods of time
Ability to pass medical examination and be approved to wear a respirator; ability to pass a respirator fit test which requires no facial hair that interferes w/ the respirator-to-face piece seal

Responsibilities

Verify daily staffing and report any staffing issues/needs to Supervisor
Prioritize workflow and keep key parts moving for TP plan or LTPO recovery
Assign work to operators
Audit the quality and quantity of work performed by operators
Answer questions regarding the processing of parts
Move operators to different job assignments that they are qualified to perform
Provide input to Supervisors regarding operator punctuality, tardiness, and other aspects of overall performance
Assume responsibility of routine operations in a Supervisor’s absence
Stop the work of operators, if appropriate (in the absence of a supervisor)
May be required to handle or manage hazardous waste
May be required to complete hazardous waste management training
Additional department-specific requirements
Champion Safety and 6S Initiatives
Must be able to handle all the processes within the department
Responsible for other duties as assigned
Investing Leads must be able to recover minor robot issues, manage slurries and assess action needs if there are issues
Must have the ability to fully operate the autoclave and accompanying equipment (excluding boiler)
Adhere to plant and department safety rules
Safely operate all equipment and tools
Identify and report safety issues
Run bolts through bolt cleaner, sort to length and distribute to Wax Molding
Cut wire squares into various lengths keeping wire bins full
Prepare wire kits for all molds entering the Investing department according to work instructions
Maintain a clean environment in the work area
Dry and dispose of used binders and slurries
Wash wax tree molds, and cups; blow them dry and prep for Investing
Wrap tape around frame molds to prepare for Investing
Operate the robot to transfer molds to Investing and to build a shell
Inspect molds for defects; blow loose sand from the molds
Remove tape at appropriate times during investing process
Blow loose sand from molds prior to each dip to eliminate sand packets and defects
Mix ingredients to build slurry to supplement usage
Run daily/weekly tests on slurries and binders
Test incoming materials
Clip vents, grind cups, and load molds for Dewax
Operate the autoclave; manually lift molds that may weigh up to 100 lbs; roll frame molds using hoist
Water wash and bore-scope molds post burnout
Perform other related duties as assigned by management