Heat Treat Operator LPCS 57
Heat Treat Operator LPCS 57
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Job Description
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EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
- Quarterly bonuses
- Full benefits that start on the 1st of the month following your hire date
- 401K
- Paid holidays vacations and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym membership reimbursement for you and your family
- Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement
- And so much more!
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20000 employees worldwide Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large complex structural investment castings airfoil castings forged components aerostructures and highly engineered critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe fittings and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications we insist on quality and dependability not just in the materials and products we make but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality lowcost and ontime producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic profitable growth.
In 2016 Berkshire Hathaway led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
MISSION:
To thermally process castings in air or vacuum heat treat furnaces in order to change metal microstructure to meet customer specifications.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Preparation and Scheduling:
Objective: to accurately and efficiently stage parts for heat treat processing; to schedule loads in order to produce maximum furnace load capabilities.
Typical Activities:
A. Reviews documentation and tech cards to identify parts determine temperature and load requirements and determine test bar requirements.
B. Identifies and consolidates castings with the same processing requirements.
C. Inspects parts for contamination; cleans prior to loading.
D. Loads and seals castings in retort or baskets by hand or with forklift; arranges loads to eliminate warping or distortion.
2. Air Furnace Operations.
Objective: to operate high and low temperature air furnaces at optimal capacity insuring compliance with customer specifications and proper furnace operating procedures.
Typical Activities:
A. Inspects furnace systems to ensure proper operations.
B. Loads furnace according to load charts; sets controls and monitors computerized Data Acquisition System.
C. Controls argon flow to achieve proper dewpoint levels throughout the heat treat process.
3. Vacuum Furnace Operations.
Objective: to operate vacuum furnaces at optimal capacity insuring compliance with customer specifications.
Typical Activities:
A. Checks pumps and elements in furnace; checks leak rate.
B. Loads/unloads baskets and operates furnaces; controls and adjusts furnace temperatures; operates quench.
C. Monitors all aspects of the process including dew point vacuum level and temperature ramp/hold time.
D. Operates and monitors computerized Data Acquisition System.
E. Maintains proper vacuum level and temperature ramp/hold during cycle.
4. Documentation. Completes records logs nonconformance reports and production reports.
5. Maintenance.
Objective: to maintain heat treat equipment complete minor repairs and assist maintenance with major equipment problems.
Typical Activities:
A. Locates and repairs vacuum argon and oil leaks.
B. Troubleshoots furnace problems.
C. Performs minor maintenance on furnaces and equipment.
D. Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean work area.
6. Safety.
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Typical Activities:
A. Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
B. Safely operates all equipment and tools.
C. Identifies and reports safety problems.
7. May provide training and work direction as assigned.
8. Performs other tasks as directed.
TRAINING:
1. Training is provided on the job.
2. PCCs Forklift Driving Safety Training must be completed.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Working knowledge of air and/or vacuum heat treat furnaces is preferred OR demonstrated ability as shown by one or more years manufacturing furnace operator experience to function as an expert furnace operator.
2. Ability to read and follow complex specifications on Tech Cards and Process Control Procedures perform arithmetic calculations and follow verbal instructions.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing forty to sixty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred pounds.
5. Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise dust chemicals temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.
MAJOR PLANT DIFFERENCES:
1. LSBO requires basic metallurgy course as a training requirement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type
Full-Time
