Visual/Dimensional Evaluator

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Redmond, Oregon, seeks a trainer/lead for Visual and Dimensional quality in titanium castings. You will train staff, uphold quality standards, and interact with customers to ensure correct process adherence.

The role emphasizes blueprint reading, interpretation of specifications, and solving quality issues through root-cause analysis; prior trainer/lead experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of visual and dimensional inspection in manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year in a Trainer or Lead role strongly preferred.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring instruments and techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop new resources in Visual and Dimensional quality requirements.
• Own internal and customer-facing processes; push back when needed.
• Seek improvements and interpret specifications to drive innovation.
• Provide ongoing training and certification for trainers.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specs for inspections.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensions.
• Document inspection results and non-conformances.
• Communicate quality issues with production teams to resolve them.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Own and champion tech card efficacy.
• Continuously improve inspection processes and techniques.
• Provide technical direction and answer questions from staff.
• Manage quality feedback to operators and supervisors.

Skills

Training & development

Influence & collaboration

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Communication

Quality standards

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer dialogue

Education

HS diploma

Technical training preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Oregon

City: Redmond

Division: Structurals

Company: Schlosser

Function: Quality

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 24386

PURPOSE:

This position serves as the technical expert within the Visual, Dimensional, and Finishing departments, focusing on both production and quality processes in the manufacture of titanium castings. The primary responsibility is to train and develop new resources, ensuring that all team members adhere to quality standards and procedures. The role requires the ability to influence and work effectively with others, both internally and with customers. Work is performed independently with considerable latitude in technical decision-making.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train and develop new resources, ensuring they understand and correctly apply all Visual and Dimensional requirements of the quality system.
• Own the process internally and with customers, engaging in dialogue and pushing back when necessary to uphold our decisions and standards.
• Actively seek improvements and identify better ways of doing things, interpreting specifications to drive innovation.
• Provide ongoing training and certification for trainers within the department.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accurate inspections.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify product dimensions.
• Document inspection results, maintaining accurate records of findings and any non-conformances.
• Communicate effectively with production teams to address and resolve quality issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for any identified defects.
• Own and champion tech card efficacy.
• Continuously improve inspection processes and techniques to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide technical direction and answer technical questions from employees as needed.
• Manage quality feedback to operators and supervisors.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to train and develop personnel, ensuring comprehension and correct application of quality standards.
• Excellent ability to influence and work effectively with others, both internally and externally.
• Openness and willingness to seek improvements and interpret specifications.
• Strong blueprint reading, work instruction comprehension, and math skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Capable of interpreting codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the inspection method.
• Efficient time management and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to engage in dialogue with customers and effectively represent the company's decisions and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in visual and dimensional inspection in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Minimum of 1 year in a Trainer or Lead role strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring instruments and techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or similar.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting purposes.

Working Conditions

• This position requires standing for extended periods and may involve lifting, moving and carrying objects, weighing up to 35lbs.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and other elements.

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.

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.