Shell Finishing Processor LPCS 024

Job Listing ID:

4486599

Job Title:

Shell Finishing Processor

LPCS 024

Application Deadline:

08/02/2026

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/05/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

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

ID 20966

Job Description MISSION:

To deliver the highest quality shell to Casting on time by grinding, dewax, plugging, cleaning, inspecting, insulating and repairing ceramic molds.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Shell Grinding

Objective:

to prepare molds for dewax, deplasticize, flash fire and casting operations.

Essential Job Functions:

Grinds mold edges, vents, thermal-coupling tubes, pins and open cups to allow removal of wax per specifications. Assures proper drying time between sealer dip and grinding. Maintains lot integrity. Takes shell weights as required. Cleans handles and/or frames of excess shell materials. Breaks down framed product by removing skirts, nuts, washers and shell material as needed. Removes and cleans plastic band from mold platter (LPCS and LPCT only); pulls string for shell removal as needed. (SSBO only) Loads dewax carts according to specifications. Dewax/Deplasticize

Objective:

to remove wax from molds of water wash machine and/or high pressure steam autoclave.

Essential Job Functions:

Verifies load for size and weight requirements. Secures loads for transport and pressurization of autoclave. Loads autoclave, records time, operates autoclave. Transfers loads to drying oven and operates oven. (SSBO only) Removes part from autoclave; transports to shell inspection area. Removes impurities from nuts, washers, bolts and frames. (LPCT only) Cleans wax residue from underside of mold and seal openings. Prepares hoppers for wax drainage from autoclave. (LPCT only) Logs dewaxed mold weight onto computer terminal (Marginal job function at SSBO) Cleans mold frames of excess ceramic material; transfers frames to storage area or cleaning department. Inspection

Objective:

to inspect and repair shells prior to shipment to casting.

Essential Job Functions:

Inspects shell for cracks and defects with a variety of hand inspection tools. LPCT only - Borescope used on limited basis if operator notices problem. Makes repairs with cement, wax, slurry first dip solution or mesh as needed. Plugs vents, holes, risers, and pours cups. Installs filters. (SSBO only) Verify lot integrity, checks ID markings. Verifies water weight to analyze metal needs, checks for leaks. Insulation - Final Preparation

Objective:

to attach insulating material to shell as required.

Essential Job Functions:

Cuts, wires or uses mud to attach insulating material to shell as required. Inspect shells for defects, including storage damage. Marks part and lot number on shell. Verifies lot integrity. Rolls insulated parts over to upright position for final processing. Places...

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Job Classification:

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Depending on Experience Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A