Production Gating Wax Assembler LPCS

Portland, Oregon


Employer: Precision Castparts Corp.
Industry: Operations
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

MISSION: To assemble complex gating systems in a varied and non-repetitive fashion to produce mold forms to be invested.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT ABILITIES:

A. Preparation

Objective: to inspect patterns and determine assembly methods.

Typical Activities:
  • Pre-inspects pattern and gating components prior to start of assembly.
  • Reads and follows technique card assembly instructions, which describe numerous unique assembly steps of a complex nature; plans the methods for completing a given assignment and selects among alternative assembly methods.


  • B. Assembly

    Objective: to accurately assemble complex gating systems.

    Typical Activities:
  • Assembles complex gating systems by means of torch, hot pencils, and a variety of hand tools.
  • Welds gates into place by means of torch or hot pencil.
  • Smoothes and gauges the area around each assembly contact by means of hot pencil, torch or paint seal.
  • Modifies gates by reshaping, splicing, reducing, or building up in order to obtain proper fit.
  • Hand fabricates elementary gating from raw stock.
  • Possibly develops code sheets for engineering-requested modifications or deviations to standard assemblies.
  • Inspects assemblies during and after the assembly process to detect defects and ensure quality.


  • C. Safety

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

    Typical Activities:
  • Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
  • Safely operates all equipment and tools.
  • Identifies and reports safety problems.


  • Performs other duties as directed.

    ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to apply pattern gating assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and promote team development.
  • Ability to read and follow complex written instructions.
  • Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds.
  • Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.


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    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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    Created: 2024-05-09
    Reference: QRrpSEcJfhxF
    Country: United States
    State: Oregon
    City: Portland
    ZIP: 97227