Chem Mill Operator

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑Day Workweek (most jobs) & OptionalO

Bonus Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Excellent Benefits

Great 401(k) Program

Safe & Friendly Work Environment

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Redmond, Oregon, is seeking an on-site chemical milling operator. The role supports the chemical mill process by removing titanium stock from castings and preparing surfaces to customer specs.

Training is provided; no experience required. Excellent benefits, 4-day workweek (most roles), potential for overtime and advancement. Responsibilities include milling prep, logging measurements, calibrating baths, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior chemical experience using dimensional measuring devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use dimensional measuring devices to measure areas on castings before/after milling to determine stock removal.
• Enter logs and records including measurements, calculations and chemical additions.
• Operate tumblers and milling baths; transfer and rinse parts; dry as required.
• Monitor and troubleshoot circulation pumps and bath chemistry; record daily lab analyses and bath temperatures.
• Maintain logs of measurements, milling times, chemical additions, and maintenance actions.
• Follow safety rules and operate equipment safely; report safety issues as needed.
• Perform inventory control of supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Reading and interpreting reports

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dimensional measuring devices

Personal computer

Job description

Opportunity ID

23610

Location

Country: United States of America

State / County: Oregon

City: Redmond

Division: Structurals

Company: Schlosser

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Job Description

• Competitive Starting Pay & Amazing Bonus Program
• Regular Performance Reviews
• No experience necessary, all training provided
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Excellent Benefits
• 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

1. Using dimensional measuring devices, measure areas on castings prior to and post milling to determine amount of stock to be removed; records measurements.
2. By use of computer data entry, completes logs and records, including measurements, calculations, chemical additions and milling times.
3. Places titanium castings in tumblers and submerges tumbler by hoist into milling baths.
4. Removes castings, rinses and transfers parts to a drying oven.
5. Knowledgeable in the operation of the circulation pumps; primes circulation pumps; and trouble shoots/works with maintenance as required.
6. Takes samples of chemical baths through daily lab analysis to determine if bath chemistry is within specifications ranges; checks bath temperature.
7. Calculate daily etch rates and perform bath additions in order to bring chemistry up to specifications.
8. Pumps spent tank solutions to neutralization holding tank. Rinses tanks; neutralize spent acid bath by operating procedures.
9. Completes logs and records, including measurements, calculations and chemical additions and milling times.
10. Responsible for safe work practices by adhering to safety rules, safely operating all equipment and tools, identifies and reports safety problems.
11. Perform inventory control of supplies.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
13. 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

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

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Prior chemical experience using dimensional measuring devices preferred.

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.

Export Control Information

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.

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.