Mold Machine Operator - Deer Creek; Portland

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

Business Profile

PCC Airfoils LLC has achieved its preeminent position in the manufacture of aircraft engine blades and vanes and is rapidly gaining market share in the Industrial Gas Turbines industry through pushing the boundaries of Advanced Technology. PCC Airfoils LLC is one of only a few companies in the world that possesses the technology and capability to cast blades and vanes with complex, internal cooling passages out of sophisticated superalloys for aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine customers.

PCC Airfoils LLC has the advantage of being the leader in the production of airfoils for aircraft engines and of capturing a growing share of the market for Industrial Gas Turbine castings. Several new state-of-the-art casting furnaces were recently installed in PCC Airfoils' facilities along with new ceramic dip lines to handle the increased volume. The dip lines feature the most advanced technology available to ensure process repeatability, improving yields and facilitating on-time product delivery.

Location Profile

Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, 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. Deer Creek has a wide range of manufacturing capabilities producing products ranging from 16 lbs to 250 lbs.

Job Description

MISSION:

To operate molding machines to produce small and/or less complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality. To inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required. To train less experienced operators as assigned.

PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Tooling Preparation

Objective:
To accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

Essential Job Functions:

* Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.

* Adds chills and soluble per Technique Cards.

Other Marginal

Job Functions:

* Removes and cleans tooling after operation.

* Performs minor repairs on tooling as required (TBO, LSBO only).

Mold Machine Operation

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

Essential Job Functions:

* Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.

* Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.

* Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.

* Places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.

* Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.

Other Marginal

Job Functions:

* Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.

* Develops and assists in tech card creation.

* Completes logs and records.

* Documents all modifications to process.

Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions:

* A Adheres to plant and department safety rules.

* Safely operates all equipment and tools.

* Identifies and reports safety problems.

Meets all production and quality standards.

OTHER MARGINAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

* May train less skilled operators as assigned.

* Performs other tasks as directed.

* May be required to work with hazardous waste.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED:

* 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

Training is provided on the job.

PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.

May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Skill in the wax molding operations, as demonstrated be six to twelve months of competent performance of Molder OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.

* Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards and other types of special instructions.

* Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).

* Ability to work alone with limited supervision.

* Written language skills required.

* Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

PCC Structurals is committed to a diverse workforce. As Equal Opportunity Employer, VEVRAA Federal Contractor, affirmative action employer we provide equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances "Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Status/VEVRAA Federal Contractor". Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as PCC Structurals desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions.

PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations…