Precision Assembler / LPC-T

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking an assembler to develop and fabricate intricate parts. This role requires a keen eye for detail, artistic skills, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Successful candidates will join a team dedicated to high-quality production in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in wax assembly procedures and modification of gating systems.
• Thorough working knowledge of assembly techniques and materials.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate complex parts to meet customer designs.
• Communicate effectively with engineering to resolve issues.
• Adhere to safety and operational protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Artistic applications

Communications

Manual dexterity

Tools

Blueprint reading

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. 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

MISSION: To utilize assembly experience, innate artistic skill and exercise attention to detail in the development and application of techniques effective to the fabrication of complex and/or intricate parts. Routinely works on prototype, developmental, or parts requiring special attention and concentration because they are especially fragile, complex, or costly.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT ABILITIES:

A. Assembly

Objective: to fabricate an operational assembly to meet customer design. To develop and apply fabrication skills and techniques to routinely produce complex parts in a timely manner that facilitates production flow.

Typical Activities:

Collects, assesses and applies needed verbal, written and blueprint

information from engineering.

Communicates with engineering and/or supervision regarding initial

fabrication strategies or modification of existing techniques to insure

and improve product quality.

Fabricates, assembles, or modifies patterns and gating components by

means of torch, hot pencils, utility waxes and hand tools; conforms to

engineering tolerances and

Makes modifications to gating systems on prototype and production molds in conjunction with engineering.

Coordinates information on progress on parts with work partners, if any.

When needed, documents assembly development or modification activities with written instructions, photos, measurements and sketches; completes code sheets.

Inspects all components and assemblies during and after the assembly process.

B. Interaction

Objective: to facilitate the production of complex parts and introduction of new parts into routine production.

Typical Activities:

Interact with supervision, engineering, mold operations, investing and inspection to receive instructions, resolve problems and share information.

Communicate with wax supervisors and co-workers regarding techniques, methods and specific actions which facilitate the assembly of prototype and complex parts.

Identifies in self and others specific techniques or approaches to working on complex parts which enhance completion of part within specifications. Works to emphasize special skills or traits which facilitate production of quality products.

Shares information and assists in the training of others particularly focusing on adapting new parts to production processes and smoothly integrating complex, prototype parts to production process.

Preliminary to the production of prototype parts, exchanges information with engineering, molding and investing to identify potential problems, develop solutions and otherwise prepare for the manufacture of new parts.

C. Support and Coordination.

Objective: to keep supervisor, planning and engineering informed on progress; to provide information when requested for machining fixtures and frames for new/modified parts.

Typical Activities:

Keeps supervisors, planning and engineering informed of development progress and completion.

Assists production wax assembly in transition of parts from development to p roduction assembly and from low to high volume production quantity.

Fabricates dimensionally accurate gate models from which molding dies are patterned.

Provides fixturing and framing information and recommendations to engineering; develops hand tool requirements and sketches.

Works with technicians to complete production tech cards.

May be assigned to train new assemblers.

May be assigned to training new engineers in PCC gating procedures.

D. Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Typical Activities:

Adhere to plant and department safety rules.

Safely operates all equipment and tools.

Identifies and reports safety problems.

Performs other duties as directed.

TRAINING:

Training is provided on the job.

Blueprint reading course must be completed.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience in wax assembly procedures, including development/modification of gating systems as demonstrated by performance of all duties during training or 'back-up' opportunities.

Thorough working knowledge of assembly techniques, methods, tools, materials, fixturing and construction; working knowledge of molten metal.

Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions, and to perform arithmetic calculations.

Demonstrated ability in artistic applications, ability to concentrate intensively on work requiring a high level of detail or demonstrated comprehension of spatial relationships and cause and effect. Such specialized skills demonstrated through previous work experience, hobbies, or other applications.

Demonstrated high degree of manual dexterity.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to work independently and as a team member, and to be organized.

Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions for extended periods of time, abrasions, cuts and chemicals.

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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.