Sandblaster (1st Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours paid time off per year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and basiclife

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Sandblaster in San Leandro, CA to follow safety procedures, inspect castings, and maintain equipment. You will load blast materials, operate cleaning methods, and ensure parts meet dimensional specs under general supervision.

The role requires physical ability, basic math, and accurate documentation. Training is provided, with a path to broader shop responsibilities and adherence to safety rules.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Follow housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the work environment.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per grade levels.
• Adjust equipment to obtain optimum running condition.
• Check parts for surface distortion and defects.
• Load blast materials into machines and operate caustic/acid cleaning when trained.
• Log and sign off departmental documents and meet production/quality standards.

Skills

English communication

Math calculations

Measuring devices

Physical ability

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

Under general supervision, follows established safety and operating procedures to clean metal castings in accordance with quality standards. Ensures that documentation, tooling and parts are correctly matched to paperwork.

Principle Accountabilities:

1. Sandblaster Objective: Using air or mechanical blast methods and/or acid and caustic methods to remove foreign material from castings conforming to visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work environment under general supervision.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per part grade levels. May use such measuring devices as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Work is subject to final inspection and check.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition.
• Checks own parts for surface distortion and imperfections such as flow lines, cracks, breaks, sinks, excess flash, non-fill and porous condition.
• Loads blast material of proper size and type in all machines.
• May load, tend and use caustic and/or acid dip, after proper training, for cleaning.
• Maintains equipment in a safe manner. Possesses the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude.
• Consistently notifies supervisor when workload is low.
• Display a willingness and interest to learn through on-the-job training.
• Know and understand all general plant and department safety rules and policies.
• Have the physical ability to perform function.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and communicate production problems to supervisor.
• Demonstrate proper procedures for signing off all department documents.
• Knows approximate cost of equipment and supplies.
• Have necessary eye-to-hand coordination to perform sandblast operations to meet surface finish requirements.
• Pass a practical test which consists of at least the following steps:
• a. Read and interpret paperwork instructions.
• b. Know and understand sandblast and chemical cleaning equipment.
• c. Demonstrate completion of at least 15 different shop numbers to specifications.
• d. Load blast material of proper size in all types of machines.
• Must have ability to basically run the department efficiently with minimum assistance.
• Must demonstrate the ability to complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.
• Must have the ability to make cost analysis for decision making, exercising good judgment.
• Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
• Must have no violation of safety rules.
• Must be able to clean all types of castings using sandblast, shot blast or chemical methods.
• Adjust nozzles and pressure properly.
• Turn dust collector on and off.
• Maintain proper level, temperature, PH, temperature and cleanliness of chemical cleaning systems.
• Know and understand safety procedures of sandblast equipment, operation of salt bath and acid cleaning.
• Accesses main computer system to maintain accurate records of work performed and accurately forward inventory.
• Meets all production and quality standards.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follow and interpret instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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 $25.25 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 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.