Check & Straightening (2nd Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

104 hours PTO per year

10 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, basic life

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking a Level One Checks & Straightening operator for the 2nd shift in Los Angeles. The role involves basic metal forming on aluminum, titanium, and steel, with supervision and a focus on safety and quality.

0–3 years of experience and basic shop math are preferred. Competitive pay ($20–$24/hour) with a $2/hour second shift differential, plus quarterly incentive bonuses and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Basic shop math skills and ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, safely perform basic metal forming operations while adhering to safety protocols and customer requirements.
• Use C/S methods for aluminum parts across various feature types (Flat, Angle, Contour etc.)
• Verify parts to traveler specified inspection method (Mylar, Template, Tool, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, organized work area throughout the shift.

Skills

Shop math

Manual tools

Blueprint reading

Visual inspection

Reading gauges

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Calipers

Mylar inspection tools

Job description

2nd Shift Schedule:

Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Paid On-The-Job Training Schedule:

8 - 12 weeks on 1st shift (5:00 AM -1:30 PM)

Compensation Range *dependent on experience*:

$20/h - $24/h + $2/h 2nd shift differential + quarterly incentive bonus + overtime opportunities

Position Summary:

Level One - Under close supervision, the Checks & Straightening Level 1 will safely perform basic metal forming processes according to customer specifications. This role requires a fundamental understanding of manual arbor press, hydraulic H presses, shrinker/stretcher machines, feeler gauges, straight edge, height gauge, indicator, micrometers, calipers, weights, materials i.e. aluminum, Titanium, Steel. Ideal candidates will have 0-3 years of experience and basic shop math skills.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under close supervision, safely perform basic metal forming operations while adhering to safety protocols and customer requirements.
• Use C/S methods for aluminum parts across various feature types (Flat, Angle, Contour etc.)
• Verify parts to traveler specified inspection method (Mylar, Template, Tool, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, organized work area throughout the shift.

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge of manual and powered hand tools, including wrenches, hammers (all types), protractor, lead bars(C/S), scales, straight edges.
• Familiarity with aluminum, titanium, and steel materials.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
• Basic visual inspection

Required Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in a similar role.

Level of Education:

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and other typical shop conditions
• Daily duties require:
  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, gripping, and operating hand or power tools.
  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 35 lbs.
• Onsite, consistent, and reliable attendance on your assigned shift.

Location Profile:

Klune Industries was founded in 1972 in Southern California. More than forty years later, Klune Industries is a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries offering end-to-end solutions for aerospace and defense including sheet metal forming, machining, and assemblies. Klune Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in August, 2012.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay & Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20.00 to $24.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 104 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

National Security and Export Controls:

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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

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.