Spring 2027 Finishing Co-Op

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

Housing stipend

Future rotations to full-time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Sanford, NC is seeking a co-op engineering student to gain hands-on experience in materials, mechanical or aeronautical disciplines.

The role emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to design and process work and requires reporting progress to project owners. Responsibilities include contributing to project goals, identifying improvements, owning projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product enhancements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom principles to hands-on situations like process and product design.
• Report progress and accomplishments to project owners.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for projects.
• Take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams to analyze improvements and develop requirements and specifications.
• Work within specifications to meet goals and objectives on time.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments on product line extensions and enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

US Citizenship / PR

Education

Bachelor's in Materials / Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: North Carolina

City: Sanford

Division: Airfoils

Company: Ceramics - LED

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 24231

Job Description

SUMMARY

The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The student will apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process and product design.
• The student will be responsible for accomplishing project goals, and reporting those accomplishments to project owners.
• Will identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Prefer a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Student will spend 50%-60% of time in the manufacturing plant and minimal travel may be required.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Co-ops will be paid $25.00 hour /40-hours a week.
• Monthly housing stipend of $1,000 (requirements must be met to qualify).
• Given top priority for future co-op rotations and full-time positions.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

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.