Plant Lean Utility Worker - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

Precision Castparts; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a hands-on shop worker to support LEAN initiatives and 5S across a busy production area in Milwaukie. You will assist in designing and assembling fixtures, tables, carts and shop aids while maintaining safety and organization.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ability to lift, use hand and power tools, and follow work orders. You will participate in continuous improvement projects, manage materials, and ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with PCC safety

Qualifications

• Lead cleaning crew and schedule tasks to meet deadlines.
• At least six months using hand and power tools (routers, table saws).
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Follow MP2 work orders and instructions.
• Communicate effectively with department personnel.
• Perform basic shop math.
• Organizational skills to manage information and materials.
• Valid driver’s license for PCC vehicle positions.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs, occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Work in environments with noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes.
• Forklift safety training completed.

Responsibilities

• Construct shop aids to support 5S initiatives.
• Label, paint, and tape floors and equipment for organization.
• Interface with departments on continuous improvement efforts.
• Construct and maintain X-ray backups.
• Cut lightweight pipe and wood and assemble with brackets, fittings and castors; deliver components.
• Assist in fixture, shop aid, and table design.
• Develop and maintain material lists for each department.
• Install and maintain floor coatings.
• Manage incoming stores and control costs.
• Basic welding, cutting, and grinding tasks as assigned.
• Comply with safety requirements and participate in training.
• May handle hazardous waste training if applicable.
• Maintain regular attendance and overtime as required.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Communication

Shop math

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Independent work

Heavy lifting

Forklift training

Safety awareness

Tools

Routers

Table saws

Power tools

MP2 work order system

Job description

Purpose

To get plant cleanliness and organization to a world class condition by assisting in the implementation of LEAN principles; including 5S and continuous improvement. Participate in all aspects of designing and assembling fixtures, tables, carts and shop aides.

Essential Functions

• Construct shop aids (i.e. cutting wedges, boxes, trays, etc.) in support of 5S initiatives.
• Apply label’s, 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.

Qualifications

• Must have the demonstrated ability to lead a cleaning crew by scheduling tasks to meet deadlines.
• A minimum of 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, i.e on work orders on MP2 work order system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate activities with others.
• Ability to perform basic shop math.
• Must posess 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.