Production Technician Layup - 1st Shift

Precision Castparts Corp.; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Cash Bonus

401k with up to 4% employer match

Medical (FSA/HSA)

Vision insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Production Technician to fabricate, assemble, and repair aerospace-grade composite products. You will read blueprints, follow detailed work instructions, and operate forming machines to meet quality standards.

The role requires lifting up to 35 lbs, strong math skills, and effective communication in English. A HS diploma or GED is required, with on-the-job safety training provided. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a quarterly bonus program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic shop math and measurement skills.
• Excellent communication in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to learn safety rules and handle hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate forming machines and laminating equipment per procedures.
• Fabricate, assemble, rework, and repair parts to specified dimensions.
• Read work orders and determine sequence of operations.
• Ensure safety practices and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Meet production and quality standards to satisfy customers.
• Lift up to 35 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop Math

English fluency

Hazardous waste handling

US Person

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Summary – If you are looking to join the fast-paced and exciting world of aerospace manufacturing, the Production Technician role is perfect for you! As a Production Technician, you will learn how to fabricate, assemble, and repair our highly technical composite products and aircraft around the world become ready for takeoff. Begin your rewarding aerospace career today.

Benefits for Team Members

• Shift: 2nd (2:30pm - 11:00pm)
• Quarterly Cash Bonus Program
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• Medical (FSA/HSA), Vision, Dental Insurance, Life and AD&D
• Employee Discount Programs (Vehicle Purchase, Cell Phones, Travel, Health & Wellness, and many more!)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Passionately works in a safe manner by following all safety rules, and providing recommendations to help make PCC a safe work environment.
• Achieves team production goals by working to meet all operational and quality standards to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Fabricates, assembles, reworks, and repairs products per the Master Work Instructions (MWI), by utilizing precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment as instructed.
• Reads work orders and related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specifications.
• Lays out cutting lines on plastic materials, such as sheet stock and fiberglass or graphite cloth, following template pattern, blueprints, sketches, or sample part, using measuring and marking instruments.
• Cuts material to size, using shears, knives, cutters, scissors, router, or saw.
• Mixes ingredients, such as resins, catalysts, fillers, accelerators, and colors, according to formulas, manually or using mixer.
• Sets up and operates forming machines and presses, or laminates plastic cloth plastic cloth and resins or impregnated cloth onto layup mold or bonding fixture, to shape parts.
• Wraps bonding fixture or mold in vacuum bagging materials, attaches fittings to mold or fixture, such as vacuum connections, thermocouples, and probes, and exhausts air from vacuum bag to prepare lamination for curing or bonding.
• Verifies dimensions of parts, using precision instruments, such as dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers.

Experience and Education:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work at standard hours.
• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

Requirements:

• Ability to safely lift up to 35lbs and have good hand dexterity. This position requires significant walking, bending and standing.
• Ability to bring your best self every day to safely meet and exceed production and quality standards.
• Shop Math: Understanding of basic math calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Excellent communication skills, including fluency of the English language (written and verbal).
• Job requires to be trained and able to handle hazardous waste.
• Must be a US Person

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $22.00 to $26.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

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.