Production Grinder

Precision Castparts Corp.; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Pay & Quarterly  

Regular Performance Reviews

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Great 401(k) Program

3 or 4-Day Workweeks

No Mandatory OT, but usually offered!

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Grinding & Blending Technician to hand-fit and finish metal castings with precision and care. You will shape, blend, and remove gates and indications, maintaining quality and production flow.

You will follow safety rules, document work, and train or assist new hires as needed while adapting to different shifts. This role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools consistently throughout the day.
• Must be able to write, read reports and work instructions, and demonstrate basic computer and program navigation.
• Must have the ability to stoop, bend and reach different areas of parts to perform daily job functions.
• Ability to exert up to 35 pounds force to lift and move castings for short distances.

Responsibilities

• Perform grinding to remove gates and welds safely and efficiently.
• Maintain travelers, rework cards, and discrepancy tags.
• Document work and manage time with priorities.
• Blend radii to gages and gates flush.
• Mark parts for welding operations.
• Understand part flow through the process.
• Follow safety rules and operate equipment safely.
• Keep workstation orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand and power tools

Lead others / training

Reading & writing reports

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Competitive Starting Pay & Quarterly Bonuses
• Regular Performance Reviews
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Great 401(k) Program
• 3 or 4-Day Workweeks
• No Mandatory OT, but usually offered!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Become the hands‑on expert who brings precision, craftsmanship, and quality to every casting. As a Grinding & Blending Technician, you’ll shape, smooth, and perfect metal components that move through our production process. If you enjoy working with tools, take pride in detailed work, and want a role where your skill truly shows, this is your kind of job.

This position is responsible for meeting standard procedures related to removing positive material (gates, welds) and removing indications. Position blends or grinds FPI, X-Ray, and In-Process Visual blending as indicated.

What You'll Do:

• Perform work in the areas of Grinding in a safe, productive, and efficient manner on all in-process castings.
• Assure travelers, rework cards and discrepancy tags are properly completed.
• Maintain accurate documentation; organize time efficiently while focusing on priorities.
• Ability to blend difficult radius to gages and blend gates flush.
• Ability to accurately mark parts for welding operation.
• Understand the operations and flow of parts through the process.
• Responsible for safe work practices by adhering to safety rules, safely operating all equipment and tools, identifying and reporting any safety problems.
• Maintain a safe and orderly workstation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work well with limited supervision.
• Ability to lead others and answer questions pertaining to the job and process this includes training of new hires.
• Work in a safe conscientious manner adheres to safety rules.
• Communicate both orally and in writing to co-workers and supervisor.
• Ability to work with hands and posses a good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work varying shifts as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work with hand and power tools consistently throughout the day.
• Must be able to write, read reports and work instructions, and demonstrate basic computer and program navigation.
• Must have the ability to stoop, bend and reach different areas of parts to perform daily job functions.
• Ability to exert up to 35 pounds force to lift and move castings for short distances.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

National Security and Export Controls:

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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

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.