Centerless Grinder - SLC

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

  


8178

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 moderate supervision, The Centerless Grinder “B”, 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 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 wheel to size, and set stop length.
  • Analyze best grinding method, given work material. Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles with wrenches.
  • Positions and secures work rest at specified height, using wrenches.
  • Lift and positions work-piece manually or with hoist, and secures it between wheels and on work rest.
  • Starts machines and observes operation. Verifies dimension of ground work-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 malfunction machines to Lead or Supervisor.

Required Skills and Experience:

 

  • Minimum three year experience in the operation of centerless grinding machines.
  • Ability to read blue prints, inspect pars and obtain reference information from detail prints.
  • Set guide rail, adjust wheel to size and set stop length.
  • Inspect first article and maintain quality during production of lot.
  • Monitor machine for proper operation, lubrication and coolant level.
  • Check condition of 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 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide 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 reliably read and interpret the following: 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 needed to resolve problems and attain maximum productivity.

Desired Skills:

 

  • Self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work 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 as well to write routine data on routers and company charts.

& Education

 

  • High School Diploma.

 

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions.

 

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $19.50 to $29.25 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 requisition is closed to applications.