Flow Coordinator LPCS LSBS 76

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits that start on the 1st of

401K

Paid holidays, vacations, and sick lea

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, OR is seeking a Flow Coordinator to assist manufacturing operations and maximize throughput by coordinating part flow and improving operator efficiency across multiple functions.

The role requires self-motivation, organization, and good judgment to prioritize parts, dispatch work, and ensure safety and adherence to procedures. Training is provided, with forklift and hazardous waste handling prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Must read, interpret, and follow work orders, instruction cards, and procedures.
• Ability to read/write arithmetic and follow technical instructions.
• Prior manufacturing production experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to work in conditions with noise, dust, chemicals and temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

• Organize and restock kanbans and buffers to ensure priority parts are accessible.
• Prioritize and dispatch parts from IN area and buffers to meet throughput goals.
• Dispatch finished parts from production areas and fixture parts for grinding and welding.
• Maintain safety, follow SOPs and handle hazardous materials as required.
• Report deviations and assist in prioritizing parts with back end coordinators.

Skills

Reading & interpreting instructions

Attention to detail

Independent work

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Hoist

Pallet jack

Job description

Assist manufacturing operations to maximize throughput. Increase the velocity of parts moving through each operation by coordinating part flow and improving the efficiency of operators in a variety of job functions.

The Flow Coordinator will be self motivated, organized, and efficient. The person will assess work conditions in multiple operations and coordinate part movement to optimize throughput.

The Flow Coordinator will understand how parts are routed through multiple operations. The person will be expected to apply appropriate judgment when conflicts in priority or operator capability arise.

The Flow Coordinator will report to the assigned department Supervisor. Task assignments and technical responsibilities will be assigned by Back End Production Coordinator(s).

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Part Flow Coordination

Objective: Prioritize and organize parts to meet throughput goals. Apply part flow rules/procedures. Ensure the rules/procedures are being followed by all operators and report deviations to Back End Production Coordinators for correction. Organize parts within the kanbans/buffers to ensure easy physical access to highest priority parts.

Essential Job Functions

• A. Organize and restock kanbans.


• B. Organize buffers.


• C. Ensure operators are working parts in priority order. Report deviations to Back End Production Coordinators for correction.


• D. Dispatch finished parts from all production/team areas.


• E. Prioritize and dispatch parts from “IN” area.


• F. Dispatch parts from buffer.


• G. Fixture parts for Finish Grind, R/W Grind, Welding, and X-ray.


• H. Maintain fixture storage area.


• I. Assist Back End Production Coordinator in prioritizing (tagging) parts.


• J. Alert Back End Production Coordinator when buffers begin to overfill.


• K. May wear protective gear and work with hazardous materials.


• L. Maintain compliance to applicable procedures including, but not limited to Technique Cards, SOP’s, PCP’s, and QCM’s.

Objective: When indirect labor functions are not available, which is expected to be rare, the Flow Coordinator will be expected to train and become qualified to perform one or more direct labor functions. Direct labor functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• A. Rework Grinder


• B. Production Grinder


• C. Belt Grinder


• D. Penetrant Line Operator


• E. Sandblaster


• F. Mapper

3. Safety

Objective: Take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions

• A. Adheres to plant and departmental safety rules.


• B. Safely operates all equipment and tools.


• C. Identifies and reports safety problems.


• D. May be required to handle hazardous waste.

4. Other

Performs other tasks as directed.

EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, TOOLS AND/OR MACHINERY USED

• 1. Drive personal or PCC vehicle between plants.


• 2. Forklift


• 3. Hoist


• 4. Pallet jack (manual and electric)

TRAINING

• 1. Training is provided on the job.


• 2. PCC’s Forklift Driving Safety Training must be completed.


• 3. Hazardous waste management training required prior to handling hazardous waste/materials.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

1. Previous manufacturing production experience preferred.

2. Must be able to read, interpret, and follow instructions/specifications on work orders,Technique Cards, Process Control Procedures, and other technical instructions; ability to read, write and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations.

3. Demonstrated work experience in functions requiring attention to detail preferred.

4. Demonstrated experience working independently or with a minimum of supervision preferred.

5. Valid driver’s license required.

6. Ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, required.

7. Ability to frequently lift and/or maneuver objects weighing up to fifty pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, required.

8. Ability to work in difficult working conditions, which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, awkward physical positions for extended periods of time.

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

• Quarterly bonuses


• Full benefits that start on the 1st of the month following your hire date


• 401K


• Paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave


• Tuition reimbursement


• Gym membership reimbursement for you and your family


• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement


• And so much more!

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.