AIE Operator LPCS ITC 065

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, OR, seeks a Metrology Technician to operate Automated Inspection Equipment (AIE) and verify castings against specifications.

You will load programs, calibrate equipment, interpret inspection printouts, and coordinate with the metrology team to ensure dimensional accuracy. Responsibilities include reviewing printouts for conformance, marking parts for rework, generating reports, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, follow and interpret SOPs, Quality Control Manuals, Technique Cards, and technical specifications.
• Basic mathematical calculations including geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read, follow and interpret blueprints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Flexibility and accountability for duties.
• Experience with measurement equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate AI Equipment to inspect casting dimensions and ensure dimensional integrity.
• Load programs and follow tech cards or SOPs for machine setup.
• Calibrate and maintain AIE equipment and reference targets.
• Notify team of errors and document issues.
• Complete daily/weekly operator checklists and maintain peripheral equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Mathematics

Flexibility

Physical ability

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

ATOS 12M Triple Scan Plus

GOM Scanbox 6130

GOM VMR Software

ATOS Professional software

Polyworks Software

Forklift

Pallet jack

Mechanical measuring devices

Job description

MISSION:
To operate Automated Inspection Equipment (AIE) utilizing software programs to measure dimensions on castings and fixtures, verifies measurement printouts from Tech Card information for non-conforming parts to meet PCC and customer specifications.

MISSION:
To operate Automated Inspection Equipment (AIE) utilizing software programs to measure dimensions on castings and fixtures, verifies measurement printouts from Tech Card information for non-conforming parts to meet PCC and customer specifications.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1 - Automated Inspection Equipment (AIE) Operations

Objective: to operate the AI Equipment to effectively and accurately inspect casting dimensions and ensure dimensional integrity; to measure dimensions for balancing and positioning of castings.

Essential Job Functions

• Works from instructions to position castings on the automated inspection equipment.
• Selects and loads appropriate programs into the machine, per tech cards or SOP's.
• Follows instructions for placing and removing scale bars and reference targets per tech cards, PCP’s, and SOP’s.
• Initiates and monitors programs; operates AIE computers, software, and equipment.
• Responds to computer instructions and error messages during AIE operations.
• Calibrates and maintains AIE equipment per PCP’s
• Notifies Metrology Analyst, AIE Technician or 3D Scanning Engineer of any errors or issues that arise outside the normal functionality of the system
• Addresses daily and weekly operator checklists for AI Equipment
• Maintains other peripheral equipment in area including painting systems and washing systems.
• Coordinates Part, and Job movement to support operations.
  

2 - Inspection Evaluation

Objective: to evaluate AIE computer inspection printouts for consistency with customer specifications and PCC standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and interprets AIE inspection printouts.
• Marks parts for rework operations.
• Supplies reports and documentation on compliance with specifications.
• Generates layout inspection report on computer.
• Tests and troubleshoots inspection programs.
• Generate new techcards, upgrade older techcards.
• Generates airfoil contour plots and other specialized computer-generated output.
  

3 - 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.
• Completes all logs and records.
• Meets all production and quality standards.
  

4 - OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs other tasks as directed.
  

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, TOOLS AND/OR MACHINERY USED

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• ATOS 12M Triple Scan Plus
• GOM Scanbox 6130
• GOM VMR Software
• ATOS Professional software
• Polyworks Software
• Pallet jack
• Wrenches (allen and crescent, etc.)
• Hoist
• Forklift
• Rotary tables
• Mechanical measuring devices
• Computer
• Files
  

TRAINING

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Training must be completed.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have:

• Ability to read, follow and interpret instructions on SOP's, Quality Control Manuals, Technique Cards, and technical specifications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), with geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to read, follow and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions including lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to be flexible and be held accountable for each qualification.
• Good communication.
  

Preferred

• GD & T Training
• Ability to perform geometric dimensioning apply geometric tolerances
• Computer data entry and operation experience
• ATOS scanning experience
• Polyworks software including imInspect and imEdit