Saw Operator

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer in the aerospace sector, where you will play a crucial role in cutting exotic metals to meet precise customer specifications. This position is ideal for someone with bandsaw experience and a strong work ethic, eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring quality and efficiency while working with advanced materials. With opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with bandsaw experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely cut exotic metal billets to meet customer specifications.
• Operate saws and cranes while documenting cut information.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Bandsaw Operation

Basic Arithmetic Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Tools

Saws

Cranes

Measuring Equipment

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Texas

City

Houston

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

THI - North Shop

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

12333

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.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for safely saw cutting exotic metal billets with a bandsaw to meet customer's requirements which will include meeting specified cut weight ranges. Operator must be able to understand, and document cut information per customer requirements. Operator may be required to run more than one saw at any given time.

MAIN DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Use of saws with human interface
• Use of cranes
• Use of measuring equipment, tape measure, depth gauges, calculator, etc.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Need at least 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior bandsaw experience required
• Able to perform basic arithmetic using a calculator.
• Good fast paced work ethic.
• Familiarity with nickel & titanium super-alloys
• Team player with an excellent attitude and motivational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, problem solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Capable of making sound decisions
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Hours/Overtime

• 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) - operator to train on day shift until we are confident they can run safely and productively on 2nd shift
• Weekend Overtime may be requested and will be available most of the time

LOCATION:

• THI North Shop - Building 2

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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.