Forge Helper (1st shift)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 26,863 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

80 hours PTO per year

10 paid holidays

Quarterly cash bonus plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking an entry-level fabrication support worker to assist forging crews in producing parts per customer orders.

The role involves basic reading of shop travelers, procedures and daily reports, operating dies, furnaces, and stamps, and maintaining equipment cleanliness. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a technical school certificate and 1+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from technical school preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of related work experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Support forging crew by performing a variety of tasks in fabrication.
• Know roles and responsibilities of press/hammer crew members during operation.
• Read and understand shop travelers, procedures, and daily production reports.
• Set up and use impression stamps; sweep dies and lubricate dies; operate furnace controls.
• Maintain a clean work area; comply with PCC rules and safety policies.
• Ask for clarification on policies when unsure; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension (shop documents)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Assists workers engaged in fabrication of forged products by performing a combination of tasks to support forging crew and the production of parts defined by customer orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knows the roles and relationships of each member of the press or hammer crew and where they are and their responsibilities during the operation of the press or hammer.
• Basic ability to read and understand shop traveler, operating procedures, daily production reports and other work instructions.
• Sweeps dies, operates all furnace controls (door, hearth and car), cleans and lubricates dies, functions as scale blower and operates tools required to set dies and trimmers.
• After a predefined training period is completed, has gained a basic knowledge of materials and forging practices; safe operation of floor manipulators.
• Sets up and uses impression stamps.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Relevant certificate of completion from a technical school preferred but not required.
• Experience in forge industry is highly preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $19.50 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.

Security Requirements

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.