What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operation Technician - Deer Creek (Portland, OR) position at Precision Castparts Corp.?
Operation Technician - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)
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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.
This Technician position will be specific to Back End Operations slow moving inventory, including management of PVNs, RNCs, and scanning.
MISSION:
To plan and perform generally routine tasks, processes or inspections and experiments to test processes, determine the material and physical properties of ceramics, waxes, metals, alloys and/or parts. To work with technical/production technicians IV’s and engineers to devise new methods and/or procedures. To assist technical/production technicians IV,s and engineers in testing and evaluation tasks and relieve them of routine work. May be required to work with hazardous waste.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Under general supervision, performs a wide range of established or routine technical/production tasks, processes, test or studies of a manual or technical nature. Plans approaches and assumes responsibility for performing and evaluating an assignment once the objectives are outlined. Provides solutions to technical problems using established techniques.
- Works with technical/production senior technicians and engineers to help devise new methods and/or procedures.
- Gathers, records, analyzes and summarizes data; may prepare charts or graphs.
- Writes reports or memos on projects or results, as necessary.
- Provides overall assistance to senior technicians and/or engineers. Works to general outlines provided by supervisor and has work reviewed periodically.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 1/2-3 years prior relevant experience or an A.S or A.A. and 1-2 years of relevant technical experience, or equivalent training and experience.
- Basic knowledge of scientific principles and laboratory techniques.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to apply established procedures to complete a task after it is outlined.
- Ability to coordinate one's work with others.
- May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.