Centerless Grinder Operator - 1st shift

United States of America
California
Irvine
Fasteners
SLC
Operations
On-Site
Full Time

  


20271

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

Business Profile:

PCC Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application; we produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for the automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies. This enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever needed. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile:

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Shur-Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements, including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications. Operations at the Irvine location include CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.

Position Summary:

Under moderate supervision, The Centerless Grinder Level II, efficiently operates a centerless grinder(s) to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metal work pieces to blueprint specifications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Operate a centerless grinding machine to produce parts accordingly to specifications and instructions.
  • Dress wheel to obtain proper finish and effective removal of stock.
  • Set guide rail, adjust the wheel to size, and set stop length.
  • Analyze the best grinding method, given work material. Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles with wrenches.
  • Positions and secures work rest at a specified height, using wrenches.
  • Lift and position the workpiece manually or with a hoist and secures it between wheels and on the work rest.
  • Starts machines and observes operation. Verifies the dimension of the groundwork-piece for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gauges.
  • Changes worn grinding wheels, using wrenches. May set up automatic work feeding device.
  • Reports malfunctioning machines to the Lead or Supervisor.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum three-year experience in the operation of centerless grinding machines.
  • Ability to fully read blueprints in English, inspect parts and obtain reference information from detail prints.
  • Set guide rail, adjust the wheel to size, and set stop length.
  • Inspect the first article and maintain the quality during the production of the lot.
  • Monitor the machine for proper operation, lubrication, and coolant level.
  • Check the condition of the grinding wheels.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
  • High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Mathematical Skill– Must have basic Mathematical skills such as Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Measure lengths and distances and Calculate areas, volumes, and weights. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
  • Blueprint Reading & Interpretation– Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret the following in English reliably: drawing terms; call outs; symbols and/or descriptions; types of lines; front view; side view; top view; section view; types of radii; tolerances (min. and max.); external/internal thread; surface finish; fastener-related specifications.
  • Basic Visual & Dimensional Inspection– Demonstrate the ability to inspect parts reliably using the following tools: caliper (dial and digital); micrometer (stand, blade, and disk); dial drop indicator; test indicator; comparator; pin gage; gage block set; any functional gages applicable to the operator. Must have the ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
  • Workmanship –Demonstrate the ability to identify and take appropriate action to prevent, correct, or reject the following conditions on die and tools parts: cracks, nicks, scratches, and dents.
  • Communication –Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with team members to achieve cooperation and assistance to resolve problems and attain maximum productivity.

Desired Skills & Education

  • Self-motivated individual who can work independently and effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals, and write routine data on routers and company charts.
  • High School Diploma.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule:

1ST Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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 $20 to $31 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 of 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.
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.

This requisition is closed to applications.