Precision Assembler / LPC-T

Davita Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Portland is seeking assemblers with experience in fabricating complex parts. The role focuses on assembly techniques, quality optimization, and collaboration with engineering for effective production. Ideal candidates will have artistic skills and a strong grasp of detailed instructions while ensuring safety in the workplace.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Experience in wax assembly and gating systems.
• Knowledge of tools and materials for assembly.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate operational assemblies to meet designs.
• Communicate with engineering teams to optimize fabrication.
• Inspect components and assemblies during the assembly process.

Skills

Assembly techniques

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Blueprint reading course completion

Job description

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. We are also the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. Our manufacturing includes 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 casting and forging industries. We prioritize quality and dependability in our materials, products, and personnel.

PCC is committed to being a high-quality, low-cost, on-time producer, delivering maximum value to customers while pursuing strategic growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

MISSION: To utilize assembly experience, artistic skill, and attention to detail in developing and applying techniques for fabricating complex and/or intricate parts, often working on prototypes, developmental projects, or fragile, complex, or costly parts.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

A. Assembly

Objective: To fabricate operational assemblies meeting customer designs, developing skills to produce complex parts efficiently.

Typical Activities:

• Assess and apply verbal, written, and blueprint information from engineering.
• Communicate with engineering and supervision to optimize fabrication strategies and improve quality.
• Fabricate, assemble, or modify patterns and gating components using various tools, conforming to tolerances.
• Modify gating systems on prototype and production molds with engineering collaboration.
• Coordinate progress updates with work partners.
• Document assembly activities with instructions, photos, measurements, and sketches; complete code sheets.
• Inspect components and assemblies during and after assembly.

B. Interaction

Objective: Facilitate production of complex parts and introduce new parts into routine production.

Typical Activities:

• Interact with supervision, engineering, mold operations, investment, and inspection teams.
• Share techniques and approaches for complex parts, emphasizing skills that enhance quality.
• Assist in training others, especially on new parts and complex prototype integration.
• Collaborate with engineering, molding, and investment teams to identify issues and develop solutions pre-production.

C. Support and Coordination

Objective: Keep supervisors, planning, and engineering informed; assist with fixtures and frames for new or modified parts.

Typical Activities:

• Update on progress and completion.
• Assist in transitioning parts from development to production and from low to high volume.
• Fabricate accurate gate models for molding dies.
• Provide fixturing and framing suggestions; develop hand tool requirements.
• Work with technicians on production tech cards.
• Potentially train new assemblers and engineers in gating procedures.

D. Safety

Objective: Demonstrate safe work practices.

Typical Activities:

• Follow safety rules and operate equipment safely.
• Report safety issues.

Additional: Perform other duties as assigned.

Training:

• On-the-job training provided.
• Blueprint reading course completion required.

Entry Qualifications:

• Experience in wax assembly and gating system development/modification.
• Knowledge of assembly techniques, tools, materials, and molten metal.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and perform calculations.
• Artistic skills, spatial awareness, manual dexterity demonstrated through experience or hobbies.
• Effective communication, independence, organization.
• Ability to lift/maneuver objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in noisy, fumes, crowded, awkward, or chemical-exposure conditions.

We provide equal employment opportunity and require candidates to meet national security controls under U.S. export laws, including being a U.S. Person as defined by law.