Finish Trainer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Trainer to ensure the department's technical training needs are met and to promote part quality and process integrity.

The role reports to the Production Supervisor and involves conducting training courses, evaluating performance, updating tech cards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position emphasizes adherence to safety and quality standards, collaboration with engineering and quality teams, and participation in

Qualifications

• Operator level 2 in most processes (Finish; welding; blending).
• Proficiency in basic to intermediate computer use.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to be consistent in message, with part quality and process integrity as top priority.
• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and others.
• Exercises a high degree of care in handling parts to avoid damage.

Responsibilities

• Know, uphold and abide by relevant regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, Cardinal Rules of Safety and Quality, and EH&S rules.
• Partner with department leadership in training new employees to ensure standard training.
• Assist in administering qualification/certification tests for department staff.
• Create and update tech cards to assist training.
• Validate that work instructions are accurate and followed.
• Request traveler changes to align with work performed and customer requirements.
• Validate work instructions meet PCC San Leandro standards.
• Participate in corrective actions for permanent solutions.
• Participate in auditor training and become certified internal auditor.
• Communicate issues with Production Supervisor, Product Development Engineers, and Quality group.
• Continuously assess procedures and reinforce training as needed.

Skills

Operator level 2

Computer literacy

MS Office

Communication

Careful handling of parts

Job description

8% will be added to the employee's base pay. Hourly range is just an estimate and is not a strict range.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Trainer position reports directly to the Production Supervisor. This position is responsible for ensuring all technical training needs of the department are met and emphasizing part quality and process integrity. This position will be an independent resource with expertise in the department processes. Responsibilities include conducting training courses (both group and personalized), evaluating personnel performance, requesting traveler changes, internal auditing, updating tech cards, and other continuous improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Know, uphold and abide by; relevant regulations; plant policies, procedures, guidelines; Cardinal Rules of Safety; Cardinal Rules of Quality; Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations.
• Partner with department leadership in training new employees to ensure they receive adequate and standard training to fulfill their job duties
• Assist in administering qualification/certification tests for department employees such as but not limited to, for example in Finish, welding and straightening
• Create and update tech cards for the department that assist with and reinforce training conducted
• Validate that the content of the work instructions can be and is performed as written.
• Request traveler changes as necessary to make certain travelers match up with actual work performed and meet all applicable customer requirements.
• Validate any work instructions given to the department are accurate, complete, and follow all PCC San Leandro documentation and work instruction standards
• Participate in corrective actions to determine permanent, systemic solutions
• Participate in auditor training and become certified internal auditor
• Communicates issues effectively and in a timely manner with Production Supervisor, Product Development Engineers, and Quality group
• Continuously assess internal procedures relating to the department for accuracy and follow up with training if department employees are not meeting the requirements.

OTHER GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in close partnership with managers, supervisors, leads and other employees in a collaborative manner to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Know, uphold and abide by all related regulations and company policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and Lean manufacturing processes.
• Stay in constant communication with the department on the floor to capture new best practices and standard work
• Participate in audits, compliance testing and projects.
• Run trials and collect data as necessary for Engineers. This includes responsibility for maintaining integrity of process experiments and other projects for Engineers running through the department.
• Identify and work projects that reduce work content and scrap in the department.
• Fostering good 6S habits for the department, including leading cleanliness initiatives
• Assist maintenance with developing Preventative Maintenance procedures for major equipment.
• Assist in consumable management such as weld wire, welding supplies, burrs, grinding belts, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.
• Performs other functions and duties as assigned.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• At least operator level 2 in all/most processes in department (e.g. in Finish; welding, blending, etc.)
• Proficiency in basic to intermediate computer use
• Minimum intermediate level of experience/expertise in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to be consistent in message, with part quality and process integrity as top priority
• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and others
• Exercises a high degree of care in the handling of parts to avoid damage

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed in a production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
• The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands. May be required to work with hazardous waste and to complete related Waste Management training
• Work required near moving mechanical parts.
• Must be able to occasionally move objects up to 35 lbs. and frequently move objects of 10-20 lbs.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $29.43 to $36.72 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 80 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.

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

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.