Chem Mill Operator

Precision Castparts Corp.; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular Performance Reviews

No experience necessary, all training

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Great 401(k) Program

Safe & Friendly Work Environment

4-Day Workweek (most jobs) & OptionalO

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a chemical milling operator to support titanium stock removal and surface prep for castings. You will prepare, operate and maintain tanks used for chemical milling, ensuring adherence to customer specifications.

You will measure dimensions, log data, monitor bath chemistry, and perform routine maintenance while following safety rules in a manufacturing environment. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Read reports and operate a personal computer for data entry.
• Complete Hazardous Chemical Safety Training within six months.
• Maintain attention to detail in all learned skills.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Support chemical milling by measuring stock removal on castings.
• Enter data, logs, and milling times; monitor bath chemistry.
• Load titanium castings into tumblers and milling baths.
• Rinse, dry, and transfer parts; operate circulating pumps.
• Take chemical bath samples and verify specs; adjust as needed.
• Neutralize spent bath solutions and manage waste per procedures.
• Maintain safety, perform inventory, and assist as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read reports

Hazardous chemical safety

Strong communication

Work with limited supervision

Job description

• Regular Performance Reviews
• No experience necessary, all training provided
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Great 401(k) Program
• Safe & Friendly Work Environment
• 4-Day Workweek (most jobs) & Optional Overtime

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Position supports the chemical mill process by chemically removing titanium stock from castings and preparing casting surfaces meeting customer specifications. Accurately prepares, operates and maintains tanks used for chemical milling of all titanium castings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Using dimensional measuring devices, measure areas on castings prior to and post milling to determine amount of stock to be removed; records measurements.
• By use of computer data entry, completes logs and records, including measurements, calculations, chemical additions and milling times.
• Places titanium castings in tumblers and submerges tumbler by hoist into milling baths.
• Removes castings, rinses and transfers parts to a drying oven.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of the circulation pumps; primes circulation pumps; and trouble shoots/works with maintenance as required.
• Takes samples of chemical baths through daily lab analysis to determine if bath chemistry is within specifications ranges; checks bath temperature.
• Calculate daily etch rates and perform bath additions in order to bring chemistry up to specifications.
• Pumps spent tank solutions to neutralization holding tank. Rinses tanks; neutralize spent acid bath by operating procedures.
• Completes logs and records, including measurements, calculations and chemical additions and milling times.
• Responsible for safe work practices by adhering to safety rules, safely operating all equipment and tools, identifies and reports safety problems.
• Perform inventory control of supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Job duties may include limited management of hazardous waste generated in the chemical mill process, including closing, weighing and transferring hazardous waste containers to the facility’s hazardous waste storage location. Comprehensive hazardous waste training will be required annually for those chemical mill operators engaged in hazardous waste management activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Follow written and verbal instructions and work well with limited supervision.
• Read reports and use a personal computer.
• Complete Hazardous Chemical Safety Training within six months.
• Pay close attention to detail on all learned skills.
• Work in a safe and conscientious manner; adhere to safety rules.
• Communicate both orally and in writing to co-workers and supervisor.
• Work in a chemical mill environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work in an environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes. Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and climb to perform daily job functions. Ability to exert up to thirty-five pounds of force to lift and move objects.

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.

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.

Company Profile

** Competitive Pay, Quarterly Cash Bonus, & Advancement Opportunities! **

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.