Precision Casting Grinder: Defect Removal & Inspection

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled grinder/inspector to remove surface and subsurface defects from castings and ensure conformance to customer specifications.

You will review paperwork, grind defect areas, perform dimensional inspection, and support safety practices on the shop floor. Training is provided, and opportunities exist to mentor junior grinders and contribute to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Grinding skills and working knowledge of grinding tools, equipment, and materials.
• Equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• Basic ability to follow instructions, read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to use and read dimensional tools including calipers, gauges and micrometers.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Tech Cards and Process Control Procedures.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to eighty pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, awkward physical positions and other elements for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Review inspection paperwork, grind and blend defect areas on castings; to blend welds to blueprint tolerances.
• Removes surface and blind cavity defects from castings using rotary files, burrs, abrasives or belts to prepare castings for repair.
• Blends and reworks repaired areas to specified tolerances; may use hand-held sandblaster.
• Verifies dimensional compliance using micrometers, calipers, ultrasonic testing and similar types of dimensional inspection devices.
• Performs fluorescent penetrant inspection tests on parts to verify removal of surface and subsurface defects; applies penetrant, lets dry, washes off and inspects for defects.
• Completes logs and records.
• Provides work direction and training to junior-level grinders as assigned.
• Adheres to plant and department safety rules; safely operates all equipment and tools.

Skills

Grinding skills

Blueprint reading

Reading instructions

Safety-conscious

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Ultrasonic testing

Job description

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled grinder/inspector to remove surface and subsurface defects from castings and ensure conformance to customer specifications.

You will review paperwork, grind defect areas, perform dimensional inspection, and support safety practices on the shop floor. Training is provided, and opportunities exist to mentor junior grinders and contribute to quality assurance.