Straightener SSBO

Precision Castparts; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts, based in Oregon, seeks a Casting Straightener to align metal castings to precise dimensional tolerances. You will inspect, measure, and select appropriate straightening methods for both small and large parts, working with tech cards and blueprints.

Responsibilities include preheating castings, using manual tools and power presses, and coordinating with Dimensional Inspectors and Engineering to resolve dimensional issues while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Casting straightening skills or closely related metal straightening/fabricating skills preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Tech Cards, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to read dimensional tools.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 50–80 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult conditions including noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements.

Responsibilities

• Measures and inspects castings to verify tolerances and identify discrepant tolerances; checks tech cards and CMM dimensional reports; may prestraighten casting prior to dimensional check.
• Determines the most effective method of making straightening repairs to castings.
• Straightens castings using manual tools, profile templates and power presses; preheats castings before placing in press; rounds parts with power or manual tools.
• Straightens castings using the hot straightening process; fixtures parts for heat treat (TBO only).
• Creates custom press blocks and tools as needed.
• Works closely with Dimensional Inspectors and Engineering personnel to resolve dimensional problems.
• Casting Acceptance.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Dimensional inspection

Problem solving

Lifting 50–100 lbs

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Profile templates

Power presses

CMM

Job description

Mission

To straighten metal castings to meet dimensional tolerances and customer specifications. Straightens both large and small parts.

Principal Accountabilities

• Straightening

Objective: to mechanically correct non-conforming dimensions that require checking per specifications.

Typical Activities

• Measures and inspects castings to verify appropriate tolerances and identify discrepant tolerances; checks tech cards and CMM dimensional reports; may prestraighten casting prior to dimensional check.
• Determines the most effective method of making straightening repairs to castings.
• Straightens castings using manual tools, profile templates and power presses; preheats castings before placing in press; rounds parts with power or manual tools.
• Straightens castings using the hot straightening process; fixtures parts for heat treat (TBO only)
• Creates custom press blocks and tools as needed.
• Works closely with Dimensional Inspectors and Engineering personnel to resolve dimensional problems.
• Casting Acceptance.

Objective: to determine dimensional acceptability to tolerances.

Typical Activities

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• Completion of PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training may be required.

Entry Qualifications

• Casting straightening skills or closely related metal straightening/fabricating skills, is preferred.

OR

An equivalent amount of classroom training and work experience.

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Tech Cards, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to read dimensional tools.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing fifty to eighty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time