Shell Operator

PURPOSE:

Responsible for preparing molds, applying slurry coatings, and operating robotic and manual dipping equipment to ensure proper coating of wax pattern assemblies in accordance with established process specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements in a continuous production environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Read and interpret shell process sheets and work instructions for each production part number.
• Prepare molds and pattern assemblies for processing by removing from racks and installing handling fixtures or handles as required.
• Operate robotic dipping equipment, including monitoring, adjusting speed and cycle times, and responding to alarms by removing molds and resetting equipment as necessary.
• Continuously monitor dip cycles to ensure proper coating coverage and process consistency.
• Manually immerse wax assemblies and molds into designated washing solutions and slurry tanks in accordance with process specifications.
• Apply initial and subsequent slurry coatings, ensuring complete and uniform coverage of all surfaces.
• Operate manipulators and handling equipment to position, rotate, and coat molds effectively.
• Perform specialized handling procedures for specific part numbers, including identifying wet spots, clearing pockets, removing loose sand, and ensuring proper slurry adhesion.
• Prepare and replenish slurry mixtures by accurately combining solids and liquids according to established formulas and procedures.
• Clean and maintain slurry tanks, fluidized beds, and associated equipment, including performing periodic turnaround operations.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, including recording dipping times, dates, and other required data on process sheets.
• Perform continuous visual inspection of molds and coatings to identify defects or inconsistencies.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition through sweeping, washing, scraping, and proper disposal of waste materials.
• Operate forklifts to transport materials, deliver supplies, and remove waste products safely.
• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times.
• Report equipment malfunctions, process deviations, or safety concerns to supervision promptly.
• Perform additional duties of varying complexity as assigned.

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.