Precision Casting Straightening Technician

Precision Castparts Corp.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Quarterly incentive bonus

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a finishing associate in Groton, CT to perform basic hot and cold straightening of castings, ensuring dimensional tolerance.

You will work in a finishing cell using fixtures, gauges, and handheld tools to verify specs, while following safety procedures and maintaining quality. Responsibilities include reading shop travelers, using go/no-go gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators, and operating hydraulic presses for straightening.

Qualifications

• Ability to read simple drawings with dimensional specifications and tolerances.
• Familiarity with micrometers, gauges, and measurement tools.
• Physically able to lift heavy weights (up to 50 lbs).
• Experience with basic finishing operations and shop procedures.
• Committed to safety and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read shop travelers and straightening cards to straighten castings to dimensional requirements.
• Use fixtures, gauges and dimensional inspection tools to perform checks.
• Use hand tools to flatten, straighten, adjust angles and other operations.
• Check work with dial indicators and measurement tools for precision.
• Perform hot straightening, furnace heating and hydraulic press operations as needed.
• Report defective parts to lead or supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.
• Perform related finishing tasks such as grit blasting, roto filing, dig out and weld blending.

Skills

Reading drawings

Micrometers

Go/no-go gauges

Hand tools

Heavy lifting

Tools

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Go/No-Go gauges

Dyer gauges

Height stands

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a finishing associate in Groton, CT to perform basic hot and cold straightening of castings, ensuring dimensional tolerance.

You will work in a finishing cell using fixtures, gauges, and handheld tools to verify specs, while following safety procedures and maintaining quality. Responsibilities include reading shop travelers, using go/no-go gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators, and operating hydraulic presses for straightening.