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.
SummaryJob DescriptionProof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.
To provide project maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair support for the Ravenswood facility
Essential FunctionsWill plan a project from conception to completion including clean up and reordering of materials used
Must work within close tolerances to provide acceptable fit and finish to projects.
Accept responsibility for implementation of reliability improvement, productivity improvement, and process development projects as assigned.
Recommend modifications to improve reliability and productivity of all plantwide equipment as appropriate. Fabricate/install modifications as authorized. Work with management to develop solutions to recurring problems. Follow solutions and modifications through the installation. Follow up to evaluate the effectiveness of the action taken.
Read Operator’s logs daily to stay current with problems, action taken, and production status. Document daily work in the log before leaving the Plant.
Responsible for understanding and completing activities to achieve the Daily Flex goals
Will fill in on the furnace operating crew on weekends as needed, if certified.
Change oil and filters in gear boxes, hydraulic pumps, air compressors, etc and grease wear parts
Perform a wide variety of plant maintenance, routine service, and repair (after training) on mechanical equipment. This includes changing belt, replacement of wear parts, cleaning and inspections
Paint equipment as required
Perform Other Maintenance And Repair Assignments As RequiredChange oil in gear boxes and grease wear parts on preventive maintenance intervals
Carefully follow standard maintenance procedures and acceptable practices
Maintain equipment, compressors, conveyors, sprinkler systems, washers and blowers
Keep exterior of mechanical equipment clean and in good repair
Paint equipment as required
Safely operate forklifts, cranes and light duty trucks
Assist with rebuilding of Hydraulic and other mechanical equipment.
Safely operate forklifts, cranes and light duty trucks
Move, place, dismantle, set-up and align all types of plant machines and equipment.
Uses most feasible routes to move heavy items using hoists, rollers, dollies, bars etc
Perform necessary rigging operation.
Locate and set motors and shafts.
Maintain equipment, compressors, conveyors, sprinkler systems, washers and blowers.
Perform general maintenance work on building such as making repairs to floors, stairs, roofs and windows.
Disassemble, repair, assemble and adjust machines and mechanisms.
Assemble and install prefabricated metal racks, cabinets, structural frames, etc
Communicate and conduct oneself in a professional manner that is conducive to a healthy and productive business environment.
Contribute to continuous improvement programs. Provide input, as able, to the various quality, equipment, training and operation issues within TIMET.
Additional ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as assigned.
Guiding and overseeing other apprentices.
Liaising with clients, vendors, and other Mechanical Technicians and Maintenance employees.
Coordinate and assist cross-functional teams as needed.
QualificationsAttendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things Maintains a positive attitude, works at maintaining positive work relationships, ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, effectively communicates with outside contacts, strong impact and selling skills
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Ethics and Integrity - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values Respects and maintains confidentiality. Admits mistakes in spite of the potential for negative consequences. Presents unpleasant or disagreeable facts in an appropriate manner. Keeps promises; meets goals and deadlines. Avoids situations and associations that could be considered inappropriate. Honest in all dealings. Upholds and model's organization’s values.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and safely
Safety & Environmental - Observes safety and security procedures and performs work in a safe manner at all times. Checks the work area for hazards and corrects unsafe situations. Uses personal protection equipment. Maintains an organized work area. Seeks guidance from supervisor if needed. Considers the safety of other employees. Understands and follows safety regulations. Reports unsafe conditions.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
LANGUAGE SKILL - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Education And ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED is required; 2-year degree in trade school desired.
2 years' experience with mechanical maintenance and repair; plumbing and silver soldering, pneumatic & hydraulic systems
Special SkillsAbility to weld desirable
Experience With Limble Or Other CMMS Is IdealVacuum pump/systems experience is ideal
EB Hearth and VAR Melting experience is desired
Familiarity with Condition Based Machine Monitoring Equipment is idealAdditional NotesRigging and Lifting experience is desiredTo progress to the next grade level employees must fulfill the progressive requirements of previous levels and there must be an open position. Employees must be in good standing, active participation in Risk Notification, 6S, Safety activities, works weekends, holidays and overtime based on the needs of the department.
Entry into levels I, II, or III will be determined based on skills and qualifications.
Must be willing to work overtime to ensure projects are implemented on a timely basis.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Lift up to 35lbs
Must be able to wear a respirator.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONSPHYSICAL 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk or sit; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Often required to assume awkward positions while working on hydraulics, etc. Uses wrenches & other tools for torquing. Normal lifting is limited to 35 lbs. per individual, but items may be awkward size.
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.
The typical work environment is manufacturing setting
The employee is frequently required to perform work in a manufacturing environment in uncontrolled temperatures with frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts / work in high, precarious places / fumes or airborne particles / toxic or caustic chemicals / risk of electrical shock; the typical noise level is moderate noise
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.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.