Wax Process Auditor LPCS

Country

United States of America

State / County

Oregon

City

Portland

Division

Structurals

Company

LPC

Function

Quality

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

15287

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

MISSION:

To inspect wax components in all stages of manufacture in order to determine compliance with written work instructions. To audit a random sample of wax patterns, identify defects, send the patterns back to the proper teams for correction, and document the problems found. To improve the process knowledge and skills of wax employees with feedback on findings proper methods, and written procedures. To monitor equipment used in the wax process to verify compliance with written operating instructions. To record and analyze process data for use by engineers, manufacturing management and employees on the shop floor. To help generate solutions to process problems and to assist in the revision of process documentation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Audit of Product
  
  

Objective: Inspect a sample of completed wax patterns and wax components in the molding, dimensional, cleaning, assembly, framing and gating operations for visual defects and violations of work instructions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs visual inspection of product using tools such as radius gauges, levels, lights and mirrors. Knowledge of dimensional tools such as UTT and measuring instruments is helpful. Knowledge of work instructions is essential.
• Records observations in the computer database for use by engineers and manufacturing supervision.
• Completes and submits a process variance notice where applicable.
• Gives personal feedback to operators on defects found and applicable work instructions.
• May meet with work team to point out chronic problems and lead in seeking a solution. Applies facilitation skills to gain problem resolution.
• Audit of Process
  
  

Objective: Audit employees performing operations in the wax area to verify compliance to written work instructions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Spends time with operators and observes how the process is performed, referring to the technique card and other applicable documentation.
• Records observations in the computer database for use by engineers and manufacturing supervision. Alerts supervision to situations that would make it impossible for operators to follow written instructions (mechanical problems, outdated instructions, etc.). Assists in document revision where indicated.
• Completes and submits a process variance notice where applicable.
• Gives personal feedback to operators on deviations found and applicable work instructions.
• May meet with work team to point out chronic problems and lead in seeking a solution. Facilitation skills are helpful.
• KCC Audit
  
  

Objective: Audit process key control characteristics in the wax area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Use test equipment such as thermocouples, pH meters, and test dies to audit process KCC’s.
• Record observations in the computer database for use by engineers and manufacturing supervision. Alert supervision to deviations.
• Complete and submit a process variance notice where applicable.
• Special Projects
  
  

Objective: Assist process engineering and manufacturing in data collection or other activities necessary to complete a special project.

• Safety
  
  

Objective: Work in a safe manner. Alert other employees who place themselves in an unsafe situation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Incorporate into documentation practices which insure worker safety.
• Insure documentation requires/reminds workers of safe practices.
  
  

TRAINING:

• Training is provided on the job.
• SPC course must be completed successfully.
  
  

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated mastery of at least one of the wax core skills: molding, dimensional, cleaning, assembly or framing.
• Computer skills in the area of spreadsheets and word processing. SPC training is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Knowledge of wax area policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, plan time and solve problems with minimum supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of pattern inspection.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  
  

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.