Forge Die Maintenance- 1st Shift

Precision Castparts Corp.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and basiclife

401(k) plan

Quarterly bonus plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in South Gate, CA is seeking a skilled die polisher to finish forging dies and tooling by washing, scraping, polishing, grinding, and sanding under minimal supervision.

The role requires knowledge of die polishing, inspection procedures, and the ability to read and follow safety and maintenance instructions, with experience in PPE and heavy tooling. Eligible for company benefits and a quarterly bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before management and other Company employees.

Responsibilities

• Polish, grind, sand, and shop surfaces using appropriate tools.
• Inspect dies for wear, cracks and defects; document condition.
• Select abrasive tools based on operation and dimensions.
• Operate grinders and hand tools to smooth surfaces and remove machining marks.
• Support other tooling-related duties as required.

Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thorough knowledge which allows employee to wash, scrape, polish, grind and sand contoured metal surfaces to finish forging dies, trimmers and other tooling by performing the following duties, with minimal supervision.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Possesses thorough knowledge of die polishing and grinding techniques.
• Performs liquid penetrant inspection of dies to determine wear, cracks and other defects. Documents die condition.
• Identifies defects and die wear; identifies dies with job number and function.
• Selects abrasive tools according to operation and dimensions specified.
• Manipulates powered hand grinder to remove bead, grind curved surfaces to specified radii, remove machining marks, and smooth die surfaces; sand surfaces of cavity and gutters to facilitate flow of metal during forging; manipulates hand tools, such as files, stones, and emery cloth, to smooth surfaces.
• Supports other Tooling related duties as required.

Required Skills

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before management and other Company employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates or Licenses

Must possess Shultz Steel Company certifications in the following: Overhead Crane Operator and Mobile Equipment (Forklift).

Experience & Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21.00 to $21.00 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 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.

Export Control

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.

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.