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.

Schedule: Monday -Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Mission:

To prepare wax patterns for assembly or pattern finishing following the molding process; cleans, modifies, inspects, serializes and repairs wax patterns in accordance with quality standards. Cleans and restores complex parts which may require dimensional fixtures for pattern assembly.

Principal Accountabilities:

Cleaning

Objective: To complete cleaning and dimensional restoration as required on complex patterns to conform to visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Removes and/or repairs all substandard surface irregularities to meet required surface tolerance requirements, using a variety of hand tools and materials.
• Fills or patches negatives using paint wax, melted stock wax, hot pencils and other tools and materials.
• Modifies patterns using various hand tools and wax materials.
• Completes dimensional integrity restoration and plugging of holes per technique cards.
• Inspects work (and rework parts-TBO only) for compliance with quality standards.

Serialization

Objective: To identify patterns with specified serial pads and numbers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Stamps serial numbers directly into patterns or uses wax pads.

Repairing

Objective: To fix broken or damaged patterns and cores in order to restore product to dimensionally acceptable condition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Replaces broken features by wax welding fragments back in place or by hand reconstruction of missing areas.
• Fills voids and reforms damaged contours by attaching and shaping stock or pattern wax.

Safety

Objective: To take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Meets all production and quality standards.

Other (marginal) Accountabilities:

• Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery used:

• Hot pencils
• Dental instruments (e.g.mirros, picks, etc)
• Paint brushes
• Scrapers and knives
• Penlight
• Rulers and straight edge
• Measuring devices (e.g. radius gage, etc.)
• Turntable
• Hot plate
• High intensity inspection light
• Foam pads
• Net sticks, abrasive scrubbing pads, cloth wipes and pipe cleaners
• Torches
• Pliers, clippers, scissors
• Air hose

Training:

• Training is provided on the job.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, follow and interpret written instructions on technique cards, code sheets or other written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction).
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.