Machinist

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.

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, sets up and operates computer numerical control lathes, mills and machining centers to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to specification by performing the following duties:

Core Competencies Required for this Position

• Good inter-personal skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Problem solving/analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produces parts in accord with production rates and quality standards.
• Performs basic set up of equipment, according to instruction sheets, set-up procedures.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Replaces and adjusts cutting tools, as needed.
• Grinds work tools to meet production requirements.
• Removes metal chips from tools and equipment and disposes of them in the proper container.
• Measures work piece for conformance to specifications.
• Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process to achieve desired result
• Measures work piece for conformance to specifications
• May hand Deburr or sand parts, as needed.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and orderly workstation and performs basic machine upkeep, such as wiping down outside surface of machine, lubrication, etc.
• Notifies supervisor or lead of discrepancies.
• PCC Corporate Safety Training
• FTI ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality System Employee Guidebook
• FTI-2011-02 Documentation Requirements
• FTI-2011-20 Continuous Improvement And Preventive Actions
• FTI-2011-02 Documentation Requirements
• FTI-2011-20 Continuous Improvement And Preventive Actions

 Minimum Education or Experience

• At least 3 years related CNC lathe or mill experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must have basic knowledge of shop practices and procedures, ability to read blueprints, and ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Some knowledge of materials, tool wear, and tool geometry and tool sequence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine data on routers and SPC charts.
• Ability to use math skills to solve problems.

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.