Machinist - 2nd Shift

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.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm). ***

Business Profile:

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines.  Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate, Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services and heat treat capability.      

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm). ***

Position Summary:

Machinists/operators, under direct supervision, load and unload parts in operation of 2 - 5 axis CNC/Automated mill and lathe machine tools to produce complex machined aerospace parts.  Level one machinists are responsible for in process inspection of machined product, which requires basic competencies in shop math, hand measuring tools and documentation.  Level one machinists are responsible for some deburr operations as well as basic preventative machine maintenance, which includes coolant and lube levels and area cleanliness.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Perform proper inspections of general tools, such as but not limited to height gauges, bore gauges, profilometer etc.
• Have a basic understanding of GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerance)
• Knowledge of basic machine setup and tool selection.
• Knowledge of basic machine work setting and toll offsets
• Ability to load and indicate fixtures
• Ability to adjust offsets
• Maintain machine control “distance to go”
• Maintain accuracy by setting up first run proofing
• Knowledge of Lathe Setup
• The ability to operate 2x Lathes simultaneously
• Manage tool wear to assure part protection
• Maintain SPC Control
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, & specifications
• Respond to machining process quality queues “i.e. Surface Finish” to assure quality
• Ability to operate mills and grinders.
• Ability to operator CNC equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm). ***

Required Skills:

• The ability to understand GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerance)
• The ability to setup a machine and basic tool selection
• The ability to maintain accuracy by setting up first run proofing
• The ability to operate 2x lathes simultaneously
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, & specifications

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of related experience and/or training is required.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical trade school is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.

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.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and 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.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.