Lean Maintenance Technician – 5S & Shop Aids

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Milwaukie, Oregon, is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance role to improve plant cleanliness and organization, applying LEAN principles like 5S and continuous improvement.

The candidate will help design and assemble fixtures, tables, carts, and shop aides for department support. The position emphasizes hands-on work, 5S initiative support, safety compliance, and collaboration with department personnel to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated ability to lead a cleaning crew by scheduling tasks to meet deadlines.
• Six months experience using a variety of hand and power tools including but not limited to routers and table saws.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, e.g. on work orders on MP2 work order system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate activities with others.
• Ability to perform basic shop math.
• Must possess organizational skills in order to organize information and materials, and attend to details.
• A valid driver's license for positions that drive PCC vehicles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds without assistance and occasionally up to seventy-five pounds in team lifts or with mechanical aid.
• Ability to work in working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, and other elements for extended periods of time.
• Ability to complete PCC's Fork Lift Driving Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Construct shop aids (i.e. cutting wedges, boxes, trays, etc.) in support of 5S initiatives.
• Apply labels, paint, and tape to flooring, shop aides, and other equipment to assist in the organization of department during 5S activities.
• Actively interface with department personnel regarding continuous improvement efforts including cost saving and safety improvements.
• Construct and maintain X-ray backups.
• Cut lightweight pipe and wood pieces and assemble with brackets, fittings and castors and then deliver finished component to department as needed.
• Assist in the design of various fixtures, shop aides and tables as requested.
• Develop and maintain parts list of material used for each department supported.
• Installation and maintenance of floor coatings.
• Managing incoming stores, and maintaining stores to control costs.
• Basic welding, cutting, and grinding tasks as assigned.
• Must comply with all applicable safety requirements, policies and procedures while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment. Must participate in required training, medical monitoring, safety and health evaluations and programs.
• May have contact with hazardous waste, be required to handle hazardous waste, or manage areas that generate, handle, or manage hazardous waste. Annual hazardous waste training is required if overseeing any employee or area that generates, handles, or manages hazardous waste.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Required overtime.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Skills

Lead cleaning crew

Effective communication

Shop math

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Routers

Table saws

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Milwaukie, Oregon, is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance role to improve plant cleanliness and organization, applying LEAN principles like 5S and continuous improvement.

The candidate will help design and assemble fixtures, tables, carts, and shop aides for department support. The position emphasizes hands-on work, 5S initiative support, safety compliance, and collaboration with department personnel to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.