Job Description

Company Profile

With more than 150 operations and about 22,000 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twentysix states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality, lowcost and ontime producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile

PCC Structurals is the world leader in superalloy, aluminum and titanium investment casting. With applications in jet aircraft engines, airframes, industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines, military armaments, medical prosthesis, and many other industrial markets, we provide a wide portfolio of highquality components, some as large as 100 inches (250cm).

As the original business unit for Precision Castparts, you can count on PCC Structurals extensive experience and knowledge to consistently provide highquality castings, even at significant volumes.

PCC Structurals also provides solidification modeling, inhouse rapid prototyping (including SLA), digital radiography, hot isostatic pressing, precision machining and protective coating services. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe

Location Profile

Located in Clackamas, Oregon, PCC Small Structures Business Operations (SSBO) specializes in air and Vacuum Investment Cast Components for Aerospace, Energy, and Commercial Applications. Our robust engineering team, inhouse prototyping capability, and 197,000 square feet of manufacturing space make it the ideal facility to bring your development program into production.

Position Summary

MISSION:

To identify and record casting defects, severity, and the responsible department in order to assist engineering and process control in resolving processing variations.

To verify alloy type in each casting and visually inspect castings before release for further processing.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Inspection.

Objective: to visually inspect and verify part quality through instrumentation tests prior to routing for further processing.

Typical Activities:

A. Visually inspect all castings for defects, using boroscopes, mirrors and other hand tools when necessary

B. Verifies the alloy composition of all castings and weld patches using Acromag and Kevex spectral analyzer; programs analyzer and reviews results.

C. Verifies alloy type of xray pennies laid on film.

D. Routes parts.

2. Documentation.

Objective: to record defects and process control problems for timely analysis by process control and engineering.

Typical Activities:

A. Records type of defects, severity, location and responsible department; prepares reports.

B. Documents and identifies unusual or recurring problems with parts and brings to the attention of the appropriate individual.

C. Reviews, completes and assures accurate documentation.

D. Completes special reports as requested by engineering or process control.

3. Interfacing.

Objective: to work with engineering, process control and other plant departments to identify and resolve problems found during inspection.

Typical Activities:

A. Contacts engineering personnel for their inspection of parts when necessary and or requested.

B. Assists Production Supervision and Part Product Engineers in evaluation of samples, trials and experiments.

C. Assists Process Control in monitoring part quality.

D. Contacts Investing, Casting and other production departments as appropriate regarding part defects.

4. Safety

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

Typical Activities:

A. Adheres to plant and department safety rules.

B. Safely operates all equipment and tools.

Identifies and reports safety problems.

5. Performs other tasks as directed.

6. May be required to handle hazardous waste.

Experience & Education

* Training is provided on the job.
* Required to cross train to run all department equipment.
* May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

Required Skills

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Working knowledge of one or more of the stages of the investment casting process is preferred,

OR

an equivalent combination of experience and training.

2. Ability to follow instructions, read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.

3. Ability to work independently.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

5. Ability to attend to details.

6. Ability to lift and or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to seventy five pounds.

7. Ability to work in difficult working conditions, which may include exposure to noise, dust, temperature extremes, awkward positions and other elements for extended periods of time.

Desired Skills



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.