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 inspect wax components in all stages of manufacture in order to determine compliance with written work instructions. To audit a random sample of wax patterns, identify defects, send the patterns back to the proper teams for correction, and document the problems found. To improve the process knowledge and skills of wax employees with feedback on findings proper methods, and written procedures. To monitor equipment used in the wax process to verify compliance with written operating instructions. To record and analyze process data for use by engineers, manufacturing management and employees on the shop floor. TO help generate solutions to process problems and to assist in the revision of process documentation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.Audit of Product

Objective: Inspect a sample of completed wax patterns and wax components in the molding, dimensional, cleaning, assembly, framing and gating operations for visual defects and violations of work instructions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

A.Performs visual inspection of product using tools such as radius gauges, levels, lights and mirrors. Knowledge of dimensional tools such as UTT and measuring instruments is helpful. Knowledge of work instructions is essential. B.Records observations in the computer database for use by engineers and manufacturing supervision. C.Completes and submits a process variance notice where applicable. D.Gives personal feedback to operators on defects found and applicable work instructions. E.May meet with work team to point out chronic problems and lead in seeking a solution. Applies facilitation skills to gain problem resolution. 2.Audit of Process

Objective: Audit employees performing operations in the wax area to verify compliance to written work instructions.

Essential Job Functions:

A.Spends time with operators and observes how the process is performed, referring to the technique card and other applicable documentation. B.Records observations in the computer database for use by engineers and manufacturing supervision. Alerts supervision to situations that would make it impossible for operators to follow written instructions. (mechanical problems, outdated instructions, etc.) Assists in document revision where indicated. C.Completes and submits a process variance notice where applicable. D.Gives personal feedback to operators on deviations found and applicable work instructions. E.May meet with work team to point out chronic problems and lead in seeking a solution. Facilitation skills are helpful.

3.KCC Audit

Objective: Audit process key control characteristics in the wax area.

Essential Job Functions:

A.Use test equipment such as thermocouples, pH meters, and test dies to audit process KCCs. B.Record observations in the computer database for use by engineers and manufacturing supervision. Alert supervision to deviations. C.Complete and submit a process variance notice where applicable.

4.Special Projects

Objective: Assist process engineering and manufacturing in data collection or other activities necessary to complete a special project.

5.Safety

Objective: Work in a safe manner. Alert other employees who place themselves in an unsafe situation.

Essential Job Functions:

A.Incorporate into documentation practices which insure worker safety. B.Insure documentation requires/reminds workers of safe practices.

Experience & Education

TRAINING:

1.Training is provided on the job.

2.SPC course must be completed successfully.

Required Skills

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Demonstrated mastery of at least one of the wax core skills: molding, dimensional, cleaning, assembly or framing.

2.Computer skills in the area of spreadsheets and word processing. SPC training is desirable.

3.Ability to read and interpret work instructions.

4.Knowledge of wax area policies and procedures.

5.Ability to work independently, plan time and solve problems with a minimum of supervision.

6.Good communication and interpersonal skills.

7.Working knowledge of pattern inspection.

8.Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

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.