Heat Operator; Certified LPCS
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer
Country United States of America
State / County Oregon
City Portland
Division Structurals
Company LPC
Function Operations
Workplace Type On‑Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity 19359
Company ProfileEXCELLENT 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 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 thermally process castings in air or vacuum heat treat furnaces in order to change metal microstructure to meet customer specifications.
Principal AccountabilitiesPreparation and Scheduling:
Objective: to accurately and efficiently stage parts for heat treat processing; to schedule loads in order to produce maximum furnace load capabilities.
- Reviews documentation and tech cards to identify parts, determine temperature and load requirements, and determine test bar requirements.
- Identifies and consolidates castings with the same processing requirements.
- Inspects parts for contamination; cleans prior to loading.
- Loads and seals castings in retort or baskets by hand or with forklift; arranges loads to eliminate warping or distortion.
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.
- Inspects furnace systems to ensure proper operations.
- Loads furnace according to load charts; sets controls and monitors computerized Data Acquisition System.
- Controls argon flow to achieve proper dewpoint levels throughout the heat treat process.
Vacuum Furnace Operations. Objective: to operate vacuum furnaces at optimal capacity, insuring compliance with customer specifications.
- Checks pumps and elements in furnace; checks leak rate.
- Loads/unloads baskets and operates furnaces; controls and adjusts furnace temperatures; operates quench.
- Monitors all aspects of the process, including dew point, vacuum level and temperature ramp/hold time.
- Operates and monitors computerized Data Acquisition System.
- Maintains proper vacuum level and temperature ramp/hold during cycle.
Documentation. Completes records, logs, non‑conformance reports, and production reports.
Maintenance. Objective: to maintain heat treat equipment, complete minor repairs and assist maintenance with major equipment problems.
- Locates and repairs vacuum, argon and oil leaks.
- Troubleshoots furnace problems.
- Performs minor maintenance on furnaces and equipment.
- Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean work area.
Safety. Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
- Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
May provide training and work direction as assigned.
Performs other tasks as directed.
- Training is provided on the job.
- PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Training must be completed.
- Working knowledge of air and/or vacuum…
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