Finish Grinding Operator (1st Shift)

Job description

Country United States of America State / County California City San Leandro Division Structurals Company San Leandro Function Operations Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID

19003

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 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, and forgings 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.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E.

Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Under general supervision, uses various tools (Burr Gun, Hand Grinder, Bench Grinder, Drill Press, Abrasive Disc, etc.) to finish raw castings under established safety and operating procedures in accordance with quality standards.

Ensures that documentation, tooling, and parts are correctly matched to paperwork.

To use various methods to inspect, clean and correct raw castings and ensure the finished castings conform to visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work.
• Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
• Knows the scrap and rework codes and can properly assign codes to all manner of defects.
• Uses Non-Destructive Testing for identifying location of casting defects and verifying defects repaired properly using dig out, weld repair and blending of burrs, excess metal and gates with minimal metal removed.
• Selects and mounts proper tool in burr gun.

Also determines what will be removed by belt cleanup.


• Demonstrate cooperation when assistance is needed by the management and must possess the ability to train incoming personnel.
• Demonstrate above average value in the department, maintain above average production and possess the ability to make cost analysis for deci¬sion making, and exercise good judgment.
• Possess ability to basically run the department efficient¬ly with a minimum of outside assistance.

Understands the job priority system to expedite shop numbers.
• Demonstrate the ability to read blueprints sufficiently to extract all dimensions and tolerances necessary for project to pass successfully through the Finish Department.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain proper stock and timely requisitioning of blades, belts, burrs, etc.

Also, must be able to complete routinely, on time, a full department monthly invento¬ry, and must know the cost of all tools and supplies within 10%.
• Demonstrate artistic ability to reshape parts that have been welded and with excess metal to blueprint specifications with, no detectable rework, to acceptable RMS finish.
• Conduct dimensional inspection as required using drawings, height gauge, caliper, micrometers, feeler gauge, check gauges, surface finish gages, etc.

in necessary toleranc¬es before forwarding parts.
• Ensure that all castings, and all other items, used in the department are properly labeled at all times to maintain chain of custody credibility according to OPC’s and QCP’s.
• Work with a rework rate of less than 2.5% and a zero-scrap rate (parts that cannot be repaired) for the last 30 days.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and communicate production problems to your supervisor, and consistently notify the supervisor immediately when the workload is low.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient handling of all tools, dies, equipment, forklift, etc.
• Determine the usability of grind¬ing belts and change them, plus adjust the machine properly, change burrs and collets and determine when burrs need to be re-sharpened.
• Pass a practical test which consists of at least the following steps:
o Read and interpret Tech Card and Blueprint instructions.
o Blend and dig out parts to specified dimensions.
o The practical test shall consist of at least ten different shop numbers.
o Complete testing a time frame acceptable as a production rate.
o Checking size or parts with appropriate measuring devices.
o Knowledge of visual codes.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per part grade levels.

May use such measur¬ing devices as micrometers, calipers, and dial indica¬tors.


• Work is subject to final inspection and check.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition.


• Inspects own parts for surface distortion and imperfections such as flow lines, fins, surface finish, cracks, breaks, sink, holes, and/or non fill.


• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Meets all production and quality standards.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follow and interpret 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.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $19.25 to $28.75 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors.

For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter.

Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year.

Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.

Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)).

To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency.

The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

Required Skill Profession

Metal Workers And Plastic Workers