Mold Machine Operations Specialist LPCS

company profile

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.

to operate all types of mold machines within department and specialize in the operation of these machines to produce complex and/or heavy wax pattern, soluble and gating parts. To inspect, and insure quality and dimensional integrity and adhere to p.c.p's/s.o.p's guidelines. To work with limited supervision.

• tooling preparation:objective: to accurately prepare tooling dies for operation
  • a. Assemble, disassemble, prepare and position tooling dies for operation; change, add, remove multiple inserts to produce large, complex parts.
  • b. Add chills and solubles per technique cards.
  • c. Work with part engineers and others to develop, test and introduce new and re‑designed tooling, methods and techniques into the production process.
  • d. Determine molding sequence to meet production schedule, insure time and trained coverage for completion of mold and availability of necessary chills and solubles.
  • e. Remove, clean and store tooling after operation.
  • f. Perform minor repairs on tooling and machines as required.
• 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
  • a. Set up, monitor and control mold machine functions.
  • b. Keep dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
  • c. Remove wax parts from die, inspect for defects, and trim.
  • d. Place on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
  • e. Ensure proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.
  • f. Ensure necessary and appropriate types of chillers and solubles are produced and available for creation of complex molds. If necessary, order and produce chillers and solubles.
  • g. Initiate and implement corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.
  • h. Develop and assist in tech card creation.
• completes logs and records:
  • a. Document all modifications to process.
  • b. Evaluate and maintain department supply inventory.
• safety:objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
  • a. Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
  • b. Safely operate all equipment and tools.
  • c. Identify and report safety problems.
  • d. Develop methods to lift large/heavy inserts and wax patterns without damaging tooling or mold using hoists and/or assistance from other operators.
• other accountabilities:
  • a. Routinely train less skilled operators as assigned.
  • b. Perform other tasks as directed.
  • c. May be required to complete annual hazardous waste training, handle hazardous waste, complete weekly inspections, or manage areas that generate or handle hazardous waste.

• 1. Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers.
• 2. Side cutters and/or knives.
• 3. Mallets.
• 4. Torches, hot pencils.
• 5. Air nozzles.
• 6. Air ratchet.
• 7. Wrenches; allen and crescent.
• 8. Mold machines.
• 9. Power drill.
• 10. Flashlight, mirrors.
• 11. Hoist.
• 12. Dental picks.
• 13. Fork lift.

• 1. Training is provided on the…