Tool and Die Maker

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.

Business Profile: 

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5500 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Businesses within PCC Aerostructures include Primus International, SPS Aerostructures, Centra, Avibank and AVK, Klune, ProCoat, Southwest United Industries, Progressive Incorporated, Noranco, Synchronous, and Kalistrut.  Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China. 

Location Profile:

Klune Industries was founded in 1972 in Southern California. More than forty years later, Klune Industries is a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries offering end-to-end solutions for aerospace and defense including sheet metal forming, machining, and assemblies. Klune Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in August, 2012.

Position Summary:

Building upon Level 2, the Tool & Die Maker – Level 3 will work without supervision to setup and operate manual and CNC mills, grinders, lathes, EDMs, and polishing equipment to produce all required product types including complex tooling assemblies. Level 3 tooling machinists also demonstrate intermediate troubleshooting abilities and perform setups as well as mentor lower level employees. In addition to operations, basic NC programming may be required.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret work instructions
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Advanced mill setup (sweep mill head, 90 degree)
• Advanced mill operation (boring in line holes, closed angles)
• Perform fixture setup and operation
• Drilling, tapping, counter sinking, boring, and milling operations
• Perform lathe work (milling, reaming, boring, treading)
• Identify cutting tool geometry and application
• Perform intermediate rework operations
• Perform part inspection/benching at the machine
• Perform advanced complexity part layout
• Perform basic troubleshooting as necessary
• Observe all safety policies and procedures
• Observe all company policies and procedures
• Adhere to the Business Quality Management System (BQMS)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Shop math
• Intermediate knowledge of thread/form roll tooling materials, configurations, and function, packages, punches and dies.
• Basic NC Programming
• Advanced print reading and GD&T
• Advanced part inspection/benching
• Intermediate knowledge of materials (aluminum, titanium, steel, etc.)
• Intermediate troubleshooting
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to learn
• Punctuality
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Machinist certificate preferred
• 3-5 years of experience