Mold Machine Operator A - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

Location: Milwaukie, Oregon (Deer Creek facility) · Full-time, On-site · PCC Airfoils LLC / PCC Structurals · Opportunity ID: 24706

About the role

Operate molding machines to produce small and/or less complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality. Inspect, trim, and clean wax parts as required. Train less experienced operators as assigned. The Deer Creek facility principally manufactures Equiax Vane and Nozzle segments for the Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) industry used in land-based turbine applications for power generation operations, producing products ranging from 16 lbs to 250 lbs.

Responsibilities

Tooling Preparation

Objective: Accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

• Assemble, disassemble, prepare, and position tooling dies for operation; change die inserts as required.
• Add chills and soluble per Technique Cards.
• Remove and clean tooling after operation.
• Perform minor repairs on tooling as required (TBO, LSBO only).

Mold Machine Operation

Objective: Operate complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established set-up procedures to maintain quality and dimensional integrity of the product.

• Set up, monitor, and control mold machine functions.
• Keep dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
• Remove wax parts from die, inspect for defects, and trim.
• Place parts on proper fixtures to maintain dimensional integrity.
• Ensure proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.
• Initiate and implement corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.
• Develop and assist in tech card creation.
• Complete logs and records; document all modifications to process.
• Meet all production and quality standards.

Safety

Objective: Take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operate all equipment and tools.
• Identify and report safety problems.

Other Marginal Accountabilities

• May train less skilled operators as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as directed.
• May be required to work with hazardous waste.

Equipment & Tools

• Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers
• Side cutters and/or knives
• Mallets
• Torches, hot pencils
• Air nozzles
• Air ratchet
• Wrenches (Allen and crescent)
• Mold machines
• Power drill
• Flashlight, mirrors
• Hoist
• Dental picks
• Fork lift

Training

• On-the-job training provided.
• PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

Qualifications

• Skill in wax molding operations, as demonstrated by six to twelve months of competent performance as a Molder, OR three to six months of competent performance in any wax molding utility, leach tank, or core/gate cleaner positions (preferred), OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Technique Cards, Process Control Procedures, load cards, and other special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

About PCC

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures, and highly engineered critical fasteners for aerospace applications. With more than 120 operations and about 20,000 employees worldwide, PCC is also the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over $10 billion company operates in twenty-six U.S. states and over a dozen countries. Since early February 2016, PCC has been a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

Note: This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Applicants may need to be U.S. Persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals) or eligible to obtain required export authorizations.