Night Machinist

United States of America
Texas
Arlington
Aerostructures
Progressive
Operations
On-Site
Full Time

  


20016

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.

PCC Aerostructures manufactures world-class assemblies and components for the global aerospace market. 

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5500 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and China. 

Location Profile

Progressive was founded and incorporated in 1971 in Arlington, Texas. Heroux-Devtek Inc. purchased Progressive in 2004 who helped to expand the site which has doubled its manufacturing footprint and more than doubled sales and employee base. In August 2012, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) acquired Progressive. In January 2022 Progressive merged with ADI, Aerospace Dynamics Inc. and now ADI Progressive is one of the largest footprints within the Aerostructures Division of PCC.

Predominantly, a provider for large, highly complex machined parts, kits and assemblies for OEMs and large Tier One providers for both military and commercial market segments. Progressive is a 140,000 square foot facility.

Position Summary

Building upon level 1, with minimal assistance, the Machinist – Level 2 operates 2-5 axis CNC machine cells as well as standalone machines, which requires basic machine setup including preparing and setting up fixtures and cutting tools, as well as loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets. The Machinist – Level 2 competencies include the ability to use more advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height and air gauges and bench inspection. The Machinist – Level 2 will have basic competencies in print reading and common CNC G and M codes. Typically 2-4 years of experience.

Reporting Relationships

The Machinist – Level 2 will report to the Operations Supervisor.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work Order Interaction
    • Job Order Documentation
    • Lot traceability
    • DPR, ETC.
  • Tools – General & Inspection
    • Hand Tools (Wrenches etc.)
    • Calipers
    • Micrometers
    • Optical Comparator
    • Indicator & Edge Finder
    • Height Gauge
    • Bore Gauge
  • Equipment & Area Maintenance
    • Coolant Level
    • Oil & Lubes
    • Cleanliness/Organization (6S)
  • Equipment Setup-Technique
    • Machine Setup (Loading Fixture, Tools & Program)
    • Machine Setup (Setting Work & Tool Offsets)
  • Machine Operation
    • Part Loading
    • Machine Control (Distance to Go, Feed Override, etc.)
    • Machine Safety (LOTO, etc.)
    • Adjusting Offsets
  • Machinist Related Cross Training
    • Operate Lathe/Mill
    • Deburr & Edge-Breaking
    • Operate Horizontal 2X
    • Set up Vertical 3X
    • Set up Horizontal 2X
  • Part Protection
    • Part Handling
    • Chip Clearing
    • Manage Tool Wear
    • Stop & Start Program Correctly
  • Productivity & Quality
    • Basic Print Reading
    • Meets Production Goals
    • Read & Fill Check Sheets
    • In Process Inspection (FAI, Buy Off, etc.)
    • Moderate Complexity Bench Inspection
  • Other duties as assigned

 Required Skills 

  • Demonstrated proficiency of Machinist – Level 1 competencies
  • Basic shop math
  • Read basic technical documentation and drawings after receiving training
  • Familiarity with hand measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, bore gauges, etc.
  • Ability to read and verify manufacturing order documentation
  • Read and understand written work
  • Ability to learn
  • Punctuality 

Experience & Education 

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Machinist certificate strongly preferred
  • 2-4 years of experience

Physical Demands & Working Condition 

  • May be required to move items up to 50 pounds.
  • Daily duties may require sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, operating, and manipulating hand tools.
  • Daily duties may require extended duration of walking.
  • Exposed to a Manufacturing setting with heavy machinery.

*Applicants - Please be advised that this is an hourly, non-exempt role*

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.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

This requisition is closed to applications.