Mold Production

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 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 high-quality, low-cost and on-time 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.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, the mold capper cleans, caps, repairs, beefs-up and otherwise prepares ceramic molds for pouring. Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, the autoclave / furnace operator melts wax from molds, fires molds, reclaims wax, operates auxiliary equipment as necessary and performs miscellaneous related duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Mold Cleaning:

• Transfers molds from cart to cart, as required; moves carts from position to position within the work area according to production needs; removes molds to work table and returns them to carts. Frequent lifting molds up to 80 lbs. (molds over 50 lbs require lift assistance).
• Follows prescribed procedures to locate mold defects, including cracks, holes, chips, etc.; mixes and applies ceramic material to repair such defects.
• Follows verbal and written instructions to clean, shake and cap molds properly; uses knife, file, brush, air pressure, vacuum machine, etc. to remove excess ceramic and dirt from molds. Frequent lifting molds up to 80 lbs. (molds over 50 lbs require lift assistance).
• Repairs broken molds; patches holes or broken pouring cups by forming and fitting pieces of ceramic or by using any other techniques as required.
• Uses band saw or cutting wheel to cut gussets and other ceramic materials to be used in beefing, repairing and preparing the molds.
• Applies extra dips and/or other proper amounts of ceramic materials to strengthen or "beef up" certain molds according to written or verbal instructions; mixes and helps maintain vats of ceramic slurry used in the process. Frequent lifting molds up to 80 lbs. (molds over 50 lbs require lift assistance).

Wax Meltout and Firing Furnace:

• Melts wax from the molds in the Autoclave; secures ready molds from dehumidifying room; transfers molds from carts to autoclave trays; loads one or more autoclaves with loaded trays, using hydraulic hoist or other mechanical device; engages steam pressure to melt wax; directs melted wax to reservoir, removes trays from autoclave and transfers molds to carts; wipes residue from molds. Frequent lifting molds up to 80 lbs. (molds over 50 lbs require lift assistance).
• Fires molds in furnace: loads molds onto firing grids; pushes grids into firing furnace with hydraulic pusher, following established cycle times and temperatures; removes grids from furnace and transfers molds to carts. Frequent lifting molds up to 80 lbs. (molds over 50 lbs require lift assistance).
• Transfers melted wax from reservoir to wax hopper.
• Operates auxiliary equipment as necessary: Fires molds. Positions molds on slab, covers with protective material and fires. Frequent lifting molds up to 80 lbs. (molds over 50 lbs require lift assistance).
• Performs miscellaneous related duties: Removes metal plates from mold bottoms. Changes filter papers. Maintains production tallies and prepares fill-in type reports. Reports faulty products and processes to the Foreman.
• Performs other related duties as required, such as maintaining simple records and tallies, keeps equipment in proper condition and maintaining work area in a clean and orderly condition.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least one year manufacturing experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures. Ability to communicate production information both in writing and verbally. Ability to complete required production reports and SPC charts.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER QUALIFICATION:

Regular attendance and the ability to work weekday and weekend overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle, or feel; and talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds without lift assist. Lifting above 50 pounds will require the use of lift assist or help. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is required to be worn while performing the functions of this job.