Grain Etch Operator (5th Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking a Grain Etch Operator for the 5th shift in Mentor, Ohio. The role involves etching castings, caustic baths processing, and supporting cleaning operations under supervision.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a proven history of dependable attendance. Casting experience is a plus, and flexibility to meet deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, may be substituted by experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous casting experience is a plus.
• Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/quantity.
• Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Etches castings, dips castings into caustic baths, and assists in cleaning caustic units under supervision.
• Operate hoists to immerse/retrieve castings and manage bath temperatures/time cycles according to procedures.
• Rinse castings with air pressure and water; manage caustic baths and caustic soda handling.
• Verify parts against paperwork and perform additional department duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety practices.

Skills

Team problem solving

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Grain Etch Operator (5th shift)

Location: Mentor, OH

Status: Hourly

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to Dept. 650 Supervisor

About the Company

Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power generation, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace, and other general industrial markets and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries. PCC Airfoils, LLC is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corp.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and may be substituted by experience.

Personal Characteristics

• Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/quantity.
• Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record.
• Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving.
• Have a strong sense of urgency.
• Individual must be a motivated self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co‑workers, and supervisors.
• Individual must also be capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while maintaining good attention to detail.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous casting experience is a plus.

Principal Area of Responsibility

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Grain Etch Operator etches castings, dips castings into caustic baths, fills and assists in the cleaning of caustic units, and performs miscellaneous tasks.

Specific Duties

• Using a hoist, immerse castings, revert metal or other materials into a series of acid and water baths, adhering to specified procedures, temperatures, and time cycles.
• Remove castings from holders at completion of process and set aside for removal.
• Regularly use air pressure and water to rinse castings.
• Operate controls to regulate temperature of various baths and adjust electric current used in electrolytic process.
• Load castings into container and operate hoist to convey container into caustic bath adhering to procedure, temperatures, and time cycle.
• Remove container from caustic bath and immerse into water rinse for proper length of time.
• Rinse castings using water pressure.
• Fill caustic bath with caustic soda or other ingredients and help in cleaning the baths when necessary.
• Verification of parts to paperwork.
• Perform other duties in department as assigned by Supervision.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly, and in a safe working condition.
• Follow safety practices and policies.
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Incumbent must physically and mentally perform the job demands as listed below.
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.

EEO Statement

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.

Security and Export Regulations

This position requires the 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.