Heat Operator LPCS Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Heat Treat Operator LPCS 57

Sep 18, 2026

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 24143

Job Description

MISSION:
To thermally process castings in air or vacuum heat treat furnaces in order to change metal microstructure to meet customer specifications.

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, non-conformance 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

Training is provided on the job.

PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Training must be completed.

Entry Qualifications

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.

Ability to read and follow complex specifications on Tech Cards and Process Control Procedures, perform arithmetic calculations and follow verbal instructions.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing forty to sixty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred pounds.

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

LSBO requires basic metallurgy course as a training requirement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,…