Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and about 20,000 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 20,000 people worldwide. PCC has over 120 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
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Special Metals has over a century of expertise creating highperformance alloy products engineered for the most brutal, missioncritical services in the industry.
With its focus on research and technology, Special Metals has invented and developed a large majority of the commercial nickelbased superalloys offered in the market today and is the one of the largest volume suppliers of nickel superalloys.
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Location Profile
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Position Summary
Work in collaboration with the US Quality & CI Managers to:
* Assist Q&CI Manager with tracking corrective actions and investigation statuses.
* Assists in the documentation and revision of the QMS system and maintains recordkeeping as required.
* Assist with continuous improvement efforts at the facility with the goals of reducing operating cost and enhancing business and production efficiency, product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
* Adheres to plant and department safety rules, safely operate all equipment and tools, identifies and reports safety problems.
* Provide new hire orientation for quality at the site.
* Participate in the internal audit process and train to become an internal auditor.
* Data gathering, analysis and interpretation.
* Performs all aspects of the position according to the PCC Code of Conduct and SOX guidelines.
* Maintain clean and safe work area.
Experience & Education
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Must be enrolled in an Engineering, Chemistry or Technical field or equivalent combination at a postsecondary education institution.
Required Skills
* Good working knowledge of all MS Office applications and internet applications.
* Must possess a strong work ethic, be willing to learn and have a desire to succeed.
* Ability to work under moderate supervision and use own initiative.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization, including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively.
* Perform all aspects of the position according to the PCC Code of Conduct and SOX guidelines.
Additional notes
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Physical Dimensions
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.
Physical Demands Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position with repetitive hand motions. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office area to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer, copy machine, calculator and computer printer. May be required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to don appropriate personal protective equipment including but not limited to, metatarsal shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection and flame retardant clothing.
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.
Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the office setting with exposure to climate changes, uneven surfaces, heights, noise, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
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.
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.