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VAR Operator Level 1 (1st; 2nd shift)

Precision Castparts
South Gate, CA
Work shift schedule (5-day work week; 12-hour work shift per day)

Position Summary

Efficiently operate and maintain the VAR Furnace(s) and associated pre-melt and post melt equipment to meet productivity and quality targets. Interpret and respond to the needs of the equipment. Perform skilled maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting functions as required. Candidate must be a US person/permanent resident to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives .

  • Follow standard manufacturing and operating procedures. Strong learning aptitude required, 75% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job.
  • Perform pre-operative checks prior to and during pump down cycle. Use pre-pump and start-up checklist.
  • Set up and operate the equipment furnace(s) as directed for melting. This includes:
  • Inspecting and preparing electrodes for melting.
  • Bleed water and vacuum system.
  • Grinding electrodes, stubs and copper stools.
  • Clean, paint and maintain crucibles and base plates.
  • Loading electrodes.
  • Operating water and vacuum systems.
  • Operating furnace controls and instrumentation.
  • Remelting electrodes.
  • Cooling, loading, unloading, identifying and weighing ingots.
  • Must be able to interpret video monitors, gauges, meters, etc. while operating the VAR furnace(s).
  • Maintain operating records and logs.
  • Maintain material and maintenance needed lists.
  • Perform leak-up rate tests to determine vacuum integrity.
  • Clean out furnaces and crucibles during maintenance. cycles and replace damaged components.
  • Operate leak detectors.
  • Use various hand and power tools as directed.
  • Performs maintenance required to ensure good operating condition of furnace(s) and auxiliary equipment such as electrical, electronic, vacuum, pneumatic and cooling systems.
  • Support other departments as needed per production demands.

Required Skills

  • Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic math skills.
  • Must be good at following instructions.
  • Must be capable of working in a group.
  • Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to work with heavy rigging, piping. Forklift, crane-operating experience highly preferred.
  • Must be able to think quickly and take action.
  • Must be able to wear a respirator.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Strong learning aptitude required.

Experience & Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required; Trade school or additional training preferred. 3 years working experience in a relevant environment. Vacuum Arc titanium melting experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Shultz Steel Company is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.

For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $18.00 to $26.75US Dollar (USD)Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Companys Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Companys bonus multiple based on the Companys performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company\'s medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Companys 401k plan.80
Posted 2025-11-21

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