Inventory Auditor Expeditor (Wax Center)

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR is hiring for a weekend shift (Friday-Sunday) to audit wax molding components, control inventory, and prepare fixturing for molding operations.

The role requires at least two years in wax molding, cleaning or assembly, attention to detail, and the ability to drive a box truck if needed. Training is provided on the job at the Wax Center location.

Qualifications

• At least two years of wax molding, cleaning or assembly experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others.
• Good organizational skills and attention to details.
• Must have a valid driver's license (on-site driving as needed).

Responsibilities

• Audit Component Quality and report defects.
• Maintain inventory of fixturing, wax dies and components.
• Coordinate with supervision and scheduler to resolve flow issues.
• Prepare component kits and assist pattern molders as required.

Skills

Wax molding

Quality control

Inventory management

Communication

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Job description

This position is hiring for weekend shift, Friday-Sunday.

Mission

Audit components quality and assembly fixturing to set up jobs and move through the operation when the pattern is complete. Maintain inventory and control physical inventory to confirm that all fixturing components required for efficient pattern and gating operations are readily available. Insure wax dies and components are available at molding machines.

Principal Accountabilities

• Audit Component Quality

Objective: To audit wax gating and wax weld components against standards as they move from molding to cleaning to assembly in order to assure product quality.

Typical Activities

• Sample and inspect all fixturing for defects and report damage.
• Send defects back to appropriate area and follow up on their timely return.
• Work with supervision and the Production Scheduler Lead to resolve problems with product flow through the molding, cleaning, and assembly operations.
• Inventory Control

Objective: To maintain accurate inventory of supplies and components has well as tooling for assembly and or molding.

Typical Activities

• Order and count inventories of auto machine gates.
• Preview future schedules of parts to confirm components will be available for all patterns.
• Perform daily review of part location compared to the online Work List. Correct location errors by notifying the responsible employees to correct their oversight. Move to correct location electronically when necessary. Coordinates scheduling of gates with molding to assure proper timing.
• Responsible for assisting pattern molders as required.
• Assume molding lead/scheduling responsibilities as required.
• Component Kit Preparation

Objective: To prepare accurate component kits to go from operation to operation and to assure maximum cart and space utilization. Present solutions to problems and suggestions for improvement.

Typical Activities

• Safety

Safety

• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operate all equipment and tools.
• Identify and report safety problems.
• Perform other tasks as directed
• Only applicable to Wax Center location.
• Drive the box trucks to any of the other PCC facilities.
• Perform the “framing” operation for parts as needed.
• Set up the blue light machine for parts as needed.
• Adheres and operates vehicle under DOT laws and regulations
• Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspections
• Valid DOT medical card on file

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• Only applicable to Wax Center location

Entry Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in wax molding, cleaning or assembly and considerable working knowledge of product quality requirements and product structures; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work with others within and outside the department.
• Ability to interpret instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to attend to details and good organizational skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift and or maneuver objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk the majority of the shift.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals and other elements for extended periods of time.
• Only applicable to Wax Center location
• Ability to drive a box truck (up to 26,000 LBS GVW).
• The following minimum standards are required for driver authorization:
• Current and valid Driver’s License required.
• At least 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of two years driving experience within 30-mile radius of plant.