Programmer - Douglas, GA

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 Airfoils, LLC, headquartered in Greater Cleveland, Ohio, is a world leader in the fast-paced, high-tech industry of investment casting.  Each of the thirteen (13) Airfoils’ locations plays an integral part in the manufacture of blades, vanes and components for use in gas turbine engines.  PCC’s parts are found on virtually all commercial & military aircraft, as well as, industrial gas turbine applications in the free world. 

The Airfoils Division is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corp, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.  The company currently has an overall sales volume of over $7 Billion, employing in excess of 34,500 individuals throughout 160 locations in the U.S. and worldwide.  PCC is seeking individuals with high personal and professional standards who will thrive in a fast-paced, goal oriented work environment.

The Douglas facility is located in south central Georgia approximately 65 miles north of the Florida state line.  Douglas is centrally located between Macon, GA and Jacksonville, FL; approximately two hours drive from either city.  Valdosta, GA is about one hour’s drive away.  Golf, tennis, fishing and hunting are popular outdoor activities.

Position Summary:

The Programmer analyzes existing systems in cooperation with plant and corporate management for the purpose of increasing efficiency, timeliness, and value of report information and to reduce overall operating expense. This includes developing, implementing, and instructing users, with new approved systems with minimum disruption to present operations.

Essential Functions:

· Investigate, design, implement, and document efficient systems that provide business information quickly and clearly.

· Instruct and aid system users in the area of input, maintaining controls and utilizing system output effectively.

· Suggest and recommend methods and procedures for realizing desired system results and reducing overall operational expense.

· Analyze and design systems once a clear understanding of the user need have been determined and implement in conjunction with the requirements of other systems.

· Develop, test, and maintain reports for manufacturing transaction system software according to specifications provided by business functions.

· Perform maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and administration as needed on SQL server processes related to manufacturing transaction system software and reports.

· Programming must result in effective use of data processing equipment.

· Maintains basic knowledge of hardware and networks to provide support where needed.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

· Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

· Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and accountability for assigned projects.

· Ability to work flexible hours and a history of being dependable

· Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge; learns new technology quickly.

· Proven experience of taking initiative and having a strong sense of urgency.

Desired Skills:

· Should understand basic concept and methods of troubleshooting code, software version control, and software testing.

· Strong organizational skills and self-motivated.

· Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

· Must have good interpersonal skills; the ability to interact well with production personnel and coworkers.

· Proven oral and written communication skills.

Experience & Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field. MS degree is highly desirable.

· Five years of experience programming with at least one year in a manufacturing environment.

· Experience with Visual Studio using primarily C#. Working knowledge of object oriented programming methodology.

· Experience with T-SQL and working knowledge of .NET frameworks.

· Network and/or server knowledge a plus.

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.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Essential Functions:                                                   

·         Provide business analysis and moderate technical support for process control, ERP, data collection systems, and miscellaneous applications developed and maintained by IT.

·         Research output requirements and business transactions to identify source data, processing logic, data security needs, system controls, and interfaces related to planning, program specifications, and system operation.

·         Apply broad working knowledge of system standards, technologies, and methodologies to the definition and implementation of business systems or functions.

·         Direct subsystem activities including consulting, design review, status reporting, implementation reviews and acceptance of results.

·         Document implemented systems to include a reference manual for the system and business practices/procedures.

·         Contribute to the applications development standards and procedures at the department and division level.

·         Provide for the appropriate levels of training for system users including shop floor support as needed.

·         Define issues, develops alternatives, determine impacts, and makes recommendations.

·         Determine program specifications or processes to achieve stated requirements.

·         Test programs or system processes for adherence to stated requirements.

·         Develop project plans and manages development/support efforts.

·         Conduct post-implementation reviews and reports variances.

Experience & Education                                             

·         Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field.  BS degree preferred.

·         APICS certification or specialized training or certifications related to manufacturing and engineering a plus.

·         Two years of experience working in IT operations with a firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices.

·         Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Enterprise reporting tools, Visio, Microsoft Project, VB6, C#, T-SQL.

Required Skills:                                                              

·         Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge plus learn new technology quickly.

·         Continuously available to support business needs with a sense of urgency including off-shift and weekend support.

·         Skilled in designing and developing business applications including manufacturing, finance, and data collection.

·         Strong critical thinking and decision making skills.

Desired Skills:                                                            

·         Recognized for working effectively and collaboratively with all levels of the business.

·         Strong project management approaches in a complex manufacturing environment.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

·         Highly organized and self-motivated individual.

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.