Job Description

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

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

PCC San Leandro specializes in air and vacuum investment cast components for aerospace, energy and commercial applications. With over 60,000 square feet of manufacturing space located in the east Bay Area of California, San Leandros renowned engineering services and superior capabilities have resulted in significant growth for the plant.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, operates various types grinding machines to remove parting lines, fins, snags, gates, risers, and other undesirable metal from castings in accordance with quality standards. Ensures that documentation, tooling and parts are correctly matched to paperwork.

To set up and operate various grinding machines to remove any metal necessary to meet visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Follow established housekeeping and safety practices.

Must demonstrate the ability to complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.

Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.

Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per part grade levels.

Selects and mounts proper belts for grinders, as required for operation. Operates various types of grinding equipment.

Interacts with qualified welders to replace missing metal according to OPCs and QCPs.

Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition, being mindful of alloy cross contamination.

Inspects own parts for surface finish, distortion and imperfections such as scratches, uneven surface, nonconsistent curvature, or other nonacceptable condition.

Maintains accurate records of work performed, meets all production and quality standards.

Looks up location of grinding fixtures and makes small handheld fixtures if none available.

Demonstrates capability to grind contours to tolerances of +/ 0.005 inch, and blend gate traces, welds, or plus metal so that castings meet Tech Card RMS requirements.

Must demonstrate cooperation when assistance is needed by management and possess the ability to train incoming personnel and basically run the department efficiently with minimal outside assistance.

Possess eye to hand coordination to perform grinding operation to within .005 inch on all surfaces.

Have a zeroscrap rate (parts that cannot be reworked) and a rework rate of less than 2.5 percent and a production rate average of at least 700 parts per day.

Must be able to determine if a grinding belt, after extended use, is still serviceable for other shop numbers or machine grinding operations.

Must pass a practical test which consists of at least the following steps:

Read and interpret department paperwork instructions.

Recognize over/under size parts before grinding.

Grind parts to specified dimensions.

Complete steps a, b and c in a time frame acceptable as a production rate.

The practical test shall consist of at least ten different shop numbers.

Consistently notifies the supervisor immediately when the workload is low.

Displays a willingness and interest to learn through on the job training.

Knows and understand all department safety and general plant rules and policies.

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and communicate production problems to your supervisor.

Demonstrate safe and efficient handling of all tools, dies, equipment and forklift, as applicable, to prevent damage.

Adheres to plant and department safety rules. Identifies and reports safety problems.

Safely operates all equipment and tools.

Performs all other duties assigned.

Experience & Education

Specialized training in caustic metals, respirators, and training.

Training is on the job and may be documented by Verbal, Written, or Practical Testing.

Experience and/or training are included in considerations.

Required Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.

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.