What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist Trainee position at Precision Castparts Corp.?
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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.
SUMMARY:
Operate a variety of machine tools to perform moderately complex machining operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Operate lathes, milling machines, CNC operation, presses, grinders, and other machines. Load parts into fixtures and operate the machines through established and controlled cycles.
- Setup of equipment and maintenance of setups provided by others.
- Exercise care in loading, unloading and handling parts to avoid damage.
- Use simple gauges and inspection tooling to check finished product for conformance to specifications.
- Detect and report faulty operations, defective material and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must comply with all applicable safety requirements, policies and procedures, while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
- Must participate in required training, medical monitoring, safety, and health evaluations and programs.
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas of facility.
- Perform all physical functions of position; standing, stooping, bending, sitting, walking, twisting, kneeling, turning and lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
- Meet established attendance standards.
- Work overtime as needed.
- Must report any work-related injury or illness immediately to your direct supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Use advanced shop mathematics, charts, tables and handbook formulas.
- Work from complicated drawings, sketches and specifications.
- Apply broad knowledge of a recognized trade, craft or technical field. Equivalent to complete accredited 4- year apprenticeship.
- At least 6 months of experience.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, twist, turn, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, stoop, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
