Plant-Lean Utility Worker LPCT

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR is seeking a hands-on shop assistant to improve cleanliness and organization through LEAN principles, 5S, and continuous improvement. You will lead a small crew, construct fixtures, manage stores, and support safety while lifting up to 75 lbs and working in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities include applying labels, assisting in cost-saving initiatives, maintaining floor coatings, and coordinating with department personnel to optimize processes and shop

Qualifications

• Lead cleaning crew by scheduling tasks to meet deadlines.
• 6+ months experience with hand and power tools including routers and table saws.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, i.e on work orders on MP 2 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.
• Must complete PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cleaning crew and schedule tasks to meet deadlines.
• 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 for 5S organization.
• Interface with department personnel on continuous improvement efforts including cost savings and safety improvements.
• Construct and maintain X-ray backups.
• Cut lightweight pipe and wood pieces and assemble with brackets, fittings and castors; deliver finished components.
• Assist design of fixtures, shop aids and tables.
• Develop and maintain parts lists of materials used for the supported department.
• Install and maintain floor coatings.
• Manage incoming stores and control costs.
• Basic welding, cutting, and grinding tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment; participate in safety programs.
• Regular attendance and required overtime.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Skills

Team leadership

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Communication

Basic math

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Independent work

Tools

Table saws

Routers

Power tools

Job description

Purpose

To get plant cleanliness and organization toa 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.

Purpose

To get plant cleanliness and organization toa 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 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.
• 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 MP 2 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 Forklift Driving Safety Training.