Precision Castparts Corp.

NDT Technician - Level 2

Posted on: 1 Feb 2021

Irvine, CA

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 Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application, we produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for the automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performancedriven markets.

Location Profile

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, ShurLok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications. Operations at the Irvine location include CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.

Position Summary

Level Two: Under moderate supervision, Level Two NDT Tech inspects a wide variety of precision parts involving various degrees of complexity. Level Two NDT Tech will demonstrate the ability to interpret work orders and follow work instructions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Works safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.

* Conducts systems verification of both Magnetic and Penetrant inspections.

* Controls work backlog.

* Evaluates parts and makes decisions on indications.

* Documents results according to standard procedures.

* Reviews certifications (outside production).

* Assists Quality management during audits.

* Conducts safety meetings.

* Prepares technique sheets for Mt and PT.

* Initiates NCRs when necessary.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

* 01 years of experience.

* GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

Required Skills

* The ability to read and write English.

* Must be a Level II or working towards acquiring a Level II NDT certification.

* Must be certified by a Level III in both magnetic particle and fluorescent penetrant methods.

* Must be able to lift products in containers weighing up to 20 lbs.

* Must be able to work in a dark booth for long periods of time.

* An introductory competence in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals.

* A basic knowledge of inspection tools and their proper use.

* A basic knowledge of machine tools.

* The ability to interpret written instruction on shop travelers.

* Acceptable vision is required: near vision of J1 @ 12 and 20/30 (corrected) for distance.

* Normal color vision required.

Precision Castparts Corp.

Portland, OR

Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC 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, the Company is the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. PCC manufactures 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 to the casting and forging industries.

Precision Castparts Corp. has been headquartered in Portland, Oregon, for more than 60 years. The business has grown from a small manufacturer of investment castings for a wide variety of applications to a Fortune 500 company producing investment castings, forgings, and fasteners for aerospace, power, and general industrial customers. This growth has resulted from increased market share, entry into new end markets, and strategic acquisitions. Over the course of the company’s history, Precision Castparts has been led by just three chairmen and chief executive officers: Ed Cooley, Bill McCormick, and Mark Donegan. Each has made significant contributions during his tenure to make Precision Castparts one of the foremost manufacturing companies in the world today. PCC was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in January 2016.