Rework Grinder Trainer - SSBO

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.

Located in Clackamas, Oregon, PCC Small Structures Business Operations (SSBO) specializes in air and Vacuum Investment Cast Components for Aerospace, Energy, and Commercial Applications. Our robust engineering team, in-house prototyping capability, and 197,000 square feet of manufacturing space make it the ideal facility to bring your development program into production.

Dept 160 - Trainer for each shift (dayshift, swing shift, and graveyard)

The SSBO Rework Grinder Trainer will be responsible for providing technical support, leadership, and continuous improvement to staff pertaining to the specific discipline all while ensuring that quality, safety, and production requirements are met.

• Requires and promotes safety first for all employees

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Must have good organization and people skills

• Proficient computer skills are a must

• Capable of prioritizing work and shift setup in accordance to production requirements

• Coach/Train others on grinding techniques

• Able to train employees and ensure work instructions are met

• Must be able to identify different learning styles and successfully deliver training using different methods

• Work in conjunction with supervision and SSBO Training Coordinator to ensure training requirements are met and maintained:

  • Regular audit and evaluate trainee’s work

  • Develop and modify training plans to ensure trainee’s success

  • Evaluate training materials and update as necessary

  • Develop and deliver exams

  • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely training records

• Ensure that employees have necessary tools to complete required tasks

• Promotes a harassment free environment for all employees, contractors, and staff

• Able to work with limited direct supervision

• Works well under pressure

• Corrects deficiencies and notifies appropriate parties when a process is variant

• Flexible on shift adjustment if necessary, for business and training purposes

• Promotes process control within department and takes action to determine corrective action when needed

• Ensure that the quality requirements are being followed by all

• Handles first line performance issues and notifies supervision when further action is required to improve performance

• Ability to evolve and learn new skills

• Inspect all employee in training parts for completion and initial grinding process

• Maintain excellent standing in attendance

• Perform grinding tasks as assigned (special projects)

• Previous experience as a group, team, or area leader

• Understanding of SSBO system requirements

• Able to coordinate/plan long- and short-term production goals

• Demonstrated history of accurate documentation

• Demonstrated history of professional conduct with customers (Outside Vendors and PCC Employees)

• Actively working in Department SSBO Rework Team

• Currently working as a Rework Grinder or Dimensional Evaluator

• Must have less than 4 unexcused absences

• Must not be on a written step 2 or higher within the last 12 months

• Must be in your current role for a minimum of one (1) year

• Must be TATS certified prior to training employees – if not TATS certified, must become TATS certified within two (2) weeks of being awarded the position