Electrode Fabricator

With more than 120 operations and about 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.  PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

PCC Structurals is the world leader in superalloy, aluminum and titanium investment casting.  With applications in jet aircraft engines, airframes, industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines, military armaments, medical prosthesis, and many other industrial markets, we provide a wide portfolio  of high-quality components, some as large as 100 inches (250cm).

As the original business unit for Precision Castparts, you can count on PCC Structurals’ extensive experience and knowledge to consistently provide high-quality castings, even at significant volumes.

PCC Structurals also provides solidification modeling, in-house rapid prototyping (including SLA), digital radiography, hot isostatic pressing, precision machining and protective coating services. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe.

MISSION:

To accurately and consistently fabricate and weld titanium electrodes into titanium ingots for casting into parts.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.Cutting

Objective: Identify, measure, align and cut released Alloy for Electrode fabrication.

Essential Job Functions:

Identify released metal by M L number, using the MLC database

Calculate the length of Alloy to efficiently utilize inventory, taking into consideration stub length and furnace capabilities.

Align Alloy bar in Bandsaw to ensure a smooth, straight cut

Monitor Bandsaw as it is cutting to ensure blade stays on track, and cut remains straight

Stub recycling

Cut off melted Alloy from end of Stub

Ensure stub is cut straight

Identify M L, length and alloy type on the stub per identification template

2.Welding

Objective: To adequately weld Alloy bar to Stub, creating a Titanium Electrode

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure welder is in proper operating condition

Verify that there is enough weld wire, that the weld wire is the correct type, and that the feeder is working correctly

Remove any alpha case inclusions, and debris from welding surface on bar and stub. This may include the use of wire brushes, grinders, air hammers and acetone.

Ensure that Alloy is released by M L number, using the MLC database

Fill out a manual Weld map, and enter into MLC database to create barcoded electrode tag

Use TIG welder to attach Alloy bar to stub.

Clean all weld lines using a wire brush

Mark all weld lines with Alloy M L number for identification

Verify total electrode weight and attach Bar code tag.

3. Record Keeping and Inventory

 Objective: To maintain records of welds, Bandsaw cuts, electrode maps and metal inventory.

 Essential Job Functions:

A. Maintains records of all welds.

B. Maintains records of usable metal.

C. Assures that all metal is identified by metal lot number.

D. Validate metal inventory as requested.

E. Positively identifies fabricated electrodes.

F. Maintain records of bandsaw cuts per blade.

G. Updated MLC database for inventory accuracy and electrode tracking.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT VEHICLES, TOOLS AND OR MACHINERY USED:

1.  Industrial band saw

2.  Plasma and TIG welders

3.  Forklift

4.  Overhead crane hoist

5.  Hydraulic conveyor

6.  Basic hand tools (hammer, pry bar, screwdriver, etc.)

7.  Razor blades

8.  Air jack

9.  Computer with access to the MLC database

TRAINING:

 1.  Training is provided on the job.

2.  PCCs Fork Lift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimun one year welding experience

             OR

An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.

2. Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Tech Cards and Process Control Procedures.

3. Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.

4. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

5. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

6. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions, which include but are not limited to lifted over 50lbs.

7. Basic computer skills