Machinist Level 3 - 1st Shift

Precision Castparts; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is a leading aerospace and industrial manufacturer with a global footprint, offering advanced precision machining and complex component production.

We are seeking Level three machinists to operate 3-5 axis CNCs and conventional mills/lathes, perform complex setups, and apply GD&T with high accuracy on aerospace parts. Qualified candidates typically have 4-6 years of machining experience, a GED or high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs while

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of machinist experience.
• 4-6 years of machining experience (level two prior).
• GED or high school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fully operate multiple machine platforms including CNC and conventional Mills and Lathes.
• Perform complex setups on 3- and 5-axis machines.
• Perform advanced GD&T inspections and verify dimensional requirements.
• Validate programs and first part runs on new products.
• Assist in safe full machine recoveries and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

GD&T reading

Machining troubleshooting

CNC programming

CAD/CAM exposure

Education

GED or High School diploma

Tools

CNC Lathes

Conventional Mills

Job description

Company Profile
Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, 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, manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries. PCC is a high quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the markets in which it serves. The company has a history of superior earnings growth and was the fourth best performing stock in the S&P 500 during the last decade, up 1580%.

Company Profile
Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, 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, manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries. PCC is a high quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the markets in which it serves. The company has a history of superior earnings growth and was the fourth best performing stock in the S&P 500 during the last decade, up 1580%.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over $10 billion publicly traded company (NYSE: PCP) employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffet, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Mr. Buffet stated, “I’ve admired PCC’s operation for a long time. For good reasons, it is the supplier of choice for the world’s aerospace industry, one of the largest sources of American exports. Berkshire’s Board of Directors is proud that PCC has joined Berkshire.”
“We are very pleased to be joining forces with Berkshire Hathaway,” said Mark Donegan, PCC’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We see a unique alignment between Warren’s management and investment philosophy and how we manage PCC for the long-term. We believe that as part of Berkshire Hathaway, PCC will be exceptionally well-positioned to support our customers’ needs into the future. This transaction offers compelling and immediate value for our shareholders, and allows PCC’s employees to continue to operate in the same manner that has generated many years of exceptional service and performance to our customers.”

Business Profile
PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

Business Profile
PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Businesses within PCC Aerostructures include Primus International, SPS Aerostructures, Centra, ProCoat, Southwest United Industries, Progressive Incorporated, Synchronous, Noranco and Kalistrut. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China.

Location Profile:
Aerospace Dynamics International, Inc. (ADI) manufactures machined parts and assemblies for the commercial and military aerospace industries. It offers structural components, caps, panels, bulkheads, fittings, longerons, spars, chords, wing ribs, thrust reversers, structural machine parts, manufacturing tooling and stretch form blocks.
ADI was acquired by PCC in April 2014. The company has received significant capital investments since the acquisition and has a highly positive growth trajectory ahead. Comprising four facilities on its campus in Valencia, CA, ADI has over 200 full-time employees on staff.

Position Summary
Level three machinists operate 3-5 axis CNC machines and conventional mills and lathes to produce complex aerospace parts. These individuals demonstrate advanced cross training flexibility including first part run and full machine recovery. Level three machinists are experienced machinists capable of completing complex setups on 3-5 axis machines. They are also able to apply advanced blueprint and GD&T reading to complex production inspection processes. Level three machinists are also responsible for editing programs and writing simple programs to make tooling. These individuals are also expected to troubleshoot issues that arise for complex parts. This position typically requires 4-6 years of machinist experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Level one and two responsibilities apply to level three, with the following additional duties:
• Fully operate multiple machine platforms as needed, including CNC and conventional Mills and Lathes.
• Perform complex setups without assistance on a number of machine platforms, including 3 and 5 axis machines.
• Perform complex inspection tasks to validate and respond to dimensional requirements and specifications utilizing advanced GD&T and print reading abilities.
• Validate programs and first part runs on newly developed product.
• Assist in accurate and safe full machine recovery.
• Assist in additional tasks as assigned by Management and Supervision.

Required Skills

• Advanced competencies in machine platform operation in order to demonstrate cross training flexibility, which includes operating conventional machines at a basic level.
• Advanced ability in job setup and verification.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T and inspection processes.
• Machining trouble shooting skills applied to first part runs and machine recovery.
• Intermediate understanding of CNC programing, editing and simple tooling creation.
• Basic CAD/CAM exposure
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Required Experience

• Typically this position requires evidence of success in level two machining duties for at least one year prior to promotion or hire.
• 4-6 years of experience

Level Of Education

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.