Quality Specialist I

Precision Castparts Corp.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off 80 hours per year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and basicLife

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in South Gate, CA, is seeking a Quality Specialist to generate test plans and create new projects for incoming jobs under minimal supervision.

You will review orders, verify specifications, and assemble complete job packages with test data and reports. The position emphasizes attention to detail, ability to read complex documents, and collaboration with production teams in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and ability to read and interpret documents
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace QA is preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Generate test plans for incoming jobs
• Create and manage new projects in the system
• Review customer purchase orders and verify job requirements
• Ensure jobs meet purchase order specifications and revisions
• Create test bags, heat treat sheets, labels and job packages
• Review test data and ensure metallurgical integrity of results
• Issue certified test reports
• File documents into the job package and forward to production

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fast-paced work

Reading technical documents

Routine reports writing

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Mathematical calculations

Common-sense reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Under minimal supervision, the Quality Specialist generates test plans and creates new projects for incoming jobs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Review customer purchase order and associated documents to determine the job requirements.
• Ensure jobs are performed to customer purchase order requirements.
• Verify applicable revision of specifications are available. In the absence of the applicable revision, partner with a customer service representative to obtain one from the customer.
• Obtain process requirements from material specifications. For complex jobs, such as VSE, create a test plan with minimal supervision.
• Create jobs in computer and enter header information as well as process requirement information.
• Generate test bags, heat treat sheets, labels and create a job package.
• Review test data for completed jobs.
• Ensure metallurgical integrity of test results.
• Issue certified test reports.
• File all documents into the job package and forward test bags to appropriate production department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficient user of Microsoft products, e.g., Word, Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a past paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and specifications.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees of Company.
• Must have a high level of Attention to Detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• College degree preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of relevant work experience is required.
• Experience working in a Quality department preferred but not required.
• Experience working in the aerospace industry preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.

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 $17.00 to $20.00 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.

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.

Company Profile

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.