Machinist and Welder

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace machining facility as a Machinist/Welder, where you'll produce high-quality aerospace parts and perform TIG welding. This dynamic role involves programming and operating machines, ensuring safety and quality standards, and maintaining equipment. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for precision and a desire to contribute to critical aerospace projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in machining and welding.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and welding specifications.

Responsibilities

• Produce machined aerospace parts and perform TIG welding.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Machining

Welding (TIG, GMAW, SMAW)

Blueprint Reading

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Measuring Equipment (micrometers, calipers)

Welding Equipment

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Florida

City

Port St. Lucie

Division

Structurals

Company

Atlantic Precision

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

17261

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.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The successful candidate in this dual role as a Machinist / Welder at Atlantic Precision Inc produces machined aerospace parts through programming, setting up and operating the machine; following quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies. Additionally, as an aerospace TIG welder, the person in this role plans, schedules, conducts and performs the fabrication of various metal assemblies using various welding equipment and associated machinery necessary for the cutting, bending, forming and sizing of the assembly.

Role requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance or higher, due to the nature of work API performs.

This is a first shift / hourly / non-exempt position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Machinist

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters. Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills or lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry, proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers, indicating vices, tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

TIG Welder

• Maintaining the welding equipment and welding supplies.
• Maintaining the weld fixtures and tooling.
• Keeping the weld area clean and orderly.
• Assembles details for the applicable weld process.
• Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere to and comply with state and federal law, the Company ISO Quality Program and procedures, Company policy and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Machinist

• Conceptual skills
• Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Knowledge of controls and instrumentation
• Supply Management, Tooling, Coordination
• Blueprint reading, use of measuring equipment, geometric tolerancing
• Consistent attention to detail
• Required to twist, turn, kneel, stoop, bend, and use hands to handle or feel.
• Capable of lifting/moving 35 pounds

TIG Welder

• Competent skill level with the GTAW, GMAW, SMAW welding methods.
• Operation of oxy-acetylene and plasma arc equipment.
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication.
• Competency with measuring equipment (micrometers, dial caliper, height gage, tape measure, etc.)
• Must be able to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Must have a strong understanding of how to interpret blueprints, welding specifications and procedures.
• Capable of operating a fork lift and lifting equipment.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team structure by having a positive attitude.
• Capable of lifting/moving 35 pounds

Experience and Education:

• U.S. Person status
• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Aerospace experience a plus.
• Successful eye examination in accordance with AWS D17.1 requirements

Location Profile:

Located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Atlantic Precision Inc (API) is a premier Aerospace Machining & Build facility with a talented work force using the latest 3D printing metal and additive manufacturing technologies in its 50,000 square-foot facility. With decades of experience, API is trusted by OEMs in commercial aviation, military aviation, power generation and the marine industry to produce quality parts for both prototypes and production requirements.

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.

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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.