SHELL FINISHING PROCESSOR - DEER CREEK (PORTLAND, OR

Country
United States of America
State / County
Oregon
City
Milwaukie
Division
Structurals
Company
Deer Creek (DCA)
Function
Operations
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
18747
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.
Job Description

OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Performs other tasks as directed.

1. Shell Grinding
   Objective: to prepare molds for dewax, deplasticize, flash fire and casting operations.
   Essential Job Functions:
   A. Grinds mold edges, vents, thermal-coupling tubes, pins and open cups to allow removal of wax per specifications.
   B. Assures proper drying time between sealer dip and grinding.
   C. Maintains lot integrity.
   D. Takes shell weights as required.
   E. Cleans handles and/or frames of excess shell materials.
   F. Breaks down framed product by removing skirts, nuts, washers and shell material as needed.
   G. Removes and cleans plastic band from mold platter (LPCS and LPCT only); pulls string for shell removal as needed. (SSBO only)
   H. Loads dewax carts according to specifications.
2. Dewax/Deplasticize
   Objective: to remove wax from molds of water wash machine and/or high pressure steam autoclave.
   Essential Job Functions:
   A. Verifies load for size and weight requirements.
   B. Secures loads for transport and pressurization of autoclave.
   C. Loads autoclave, records time, operates autoclave.
   D. Transfers loads to drying oven and operates oven. (SSBO only)
   E. Removes part from autoclave; transports to shell inspection area.
   F. Removes impurities from nuts, washers, bolts and frames. (LPCT only)
   G. Cleans wax residue from underside of mold and seal openings.
   H. Prepares hoppers for wax drainage from autoclave. (LPCT only)
   I. Logs dewaxed mold weight onto computer terminal (Marginal job function at SSBO)
   J. Cleans mold frames of excess ceramic material; transfers frames to storage area or cleaning department.
3. Flash Fire Furnace - SSBO only
   Objective: to remove wax and plastic using flash fire furnace.
   Essential Job Functions:
   A. Starts and shuts down furnace, monitor operating controls.
   B. Loads furnace, which operates at 1900 degrees Fahrenheit.
   C. Maintains lot integrity.
   D. Inspects load after furnace operation.
   E. Completes logs and records.
4. Inspection
   Objective: to inspect and repair shells prior to shipment to casting.
   Essential Job Functions:
   A. Inspects shell for cracks and defects with a variety of hand inspection tools. LPCT only - Borescope used on limited basis if operator notices problem.
   B. Makes repairs with cement, wax, slurry first dip solution or mesh as needed.
   C. Plugs vents, holes, risers, and pours cups.
   D. Installs filters. (SSBO only)
   E. Verify lot integrity, checks ID markings.
   F. Verifies water weight to analyze metal needs, checks for leaks.
5. Insulation - Final Preparation
   Objective: to attach insulating material to shell as required.
   Essential Job Functions:
   A. Cuts, wires or uses mud to attach insulating material to shell as required.
   B. Inspect shells for defects, including storage damage.
   C. Marks part and lot number on shell.
   D. Verifies lot integrity.
   E. Rolls insulated parts over to upright position for final processing.
   F. Places thermal-couples into mold as directed. (LPCS only)
   G. Places part on special framing fixtures (LPCS only); transports to casting.
   H. Assists engineers with template design and modifications of insulating material. (Marginal job function at SSBO)
6. Maintains and completes all logs and records; assures shell ID matches paperwork during each process step and transportation.
7. Housekeeping
   A. Cleans work area which may include grinding room sump.
8. Meets all production and quality standards.
9. Safety
   Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
   NOTE: for job positions that require respiratory protection (more than a filtering face piece – dust mask):
   In compliance with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Personal Protective Equipment standard for Respiratory Protection, OAR 437, Div. 2/I 1910.134 and Oregon Health Division Rules for the Control of Radiation, OAR 333. Div. 120 (333-120-300 through 330), certain tasks within this job position require/may require the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator. An individual will not be assigned to these tasks if the person is not able to work under these conditions. Respirator selection will be based on the work performed, exposure information, duration of use and any other relevant factors. If a tight-fitting respirator is required, facial hair, temple pieces on glasses or other items that interferes with the face-to-face piece seal of the respirator are not permitted.
   Essential Job Functions:
   A. Adheres to plant and department safety rules
   B. Safely operates all equipment and tools.
   C. Identify and report safety problems.
   D. May be required to work with hazardous waste.