Chemline Operator - Level 1 (Off Shiift)

United States of America
South Carolina
Dillon
Wyman Gordon
Dillon
Operations
On-Site
Full Time

  


14148

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.

Position Summary:

Level One:  Level one chemline operators, under direct supervision, will be expected to perform a variety of support functions for the chemline processing department, including but not limited to racking, un-racking, and cleaning of production aerospace parts. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations. Level one chemline operators will also be performing verifications ensuring that all traces of organic soils, fingerprints, dirt and dust etc. are removed by using solvent cleaners. Typically, 0-1 years of experience.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Obtain job assignments from supervisor or manager.
  • Work safely in accordance to plant safety guidelines including cardinal rules of safety.
  • Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspection to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
  • Correctly interpret work orders
  • Reviews Technique Cards and paperwork.
  • Visually inspects castings for core material, scale, sand and other contaminants; may reject parts for chemical milling and reroute for cleaning.
  • Measures specified areas on castings using dimensional measuring devices and/or Ultrasonic Thickness testing equipment to determine amount of stock to be removed; records measurements.
  • to take samples of chemical baths, make corrections, neutralize, pump and build baths prior milling to assure conformance to process control specifications; to test tank pumping systems prior to operation.
  • Checks daily lab analysis to determine if bath chemistry is within specification ranges; checks bath temperature.
  • Calculates etch rate using standard formula.
  • Adds acid to bath in order to bring chemistry up to specifications, using standard formulas; adjusts surface tension as needed.
  • Checks operations of circulation pumps; checks for leaks; troubleshoots and reviews pumping diagrams if needed.
  • Pumps spent tank solutions to neutralization facility; cleans and rinses tanks
  • Submerges castings in chemical tanks using tumblers, fixtures and hoists; submerges castings into a nitric-hydrofluoric acid solution in accordance with Process Control Procedures.
  • Monitors milling operations; calculates etch rate and modified bath times accordingly.
  • Removes masking tape; places dried parts on pallets.
  • Removes castings, rinses and transfers to drying ovens.
  • Completes logs and records, including measurements, calculations, chemical additions and milling times.
  • Meets all production and quality standards.
    Work in a team environment, i.e. follow instructions and assist others as needed.
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition
  • Perform daily housekeeping / 6S activities as required
  • Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or manager.

 

Required Skills:

  • Basic English language skills and the ability to read, follow, and interpret planning and work order instructions
  • The ability to perform basic shop math, fractions, decimals
  • The ability to use basic inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
  • The ability to read and interpret work instructions and basic prints and dimensions
  • The ability to operate forklift, overhead crane, pallet jack, and fixtures.
  • Meet minimal requirement on Wyman Gordon internal assessments

 

Experience & Education

  • Minimal 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment; prior military experience; or technical certification / degree
  • GED or High School diploma
  • Successfully passed Vision, Written and Practical examinations for Level 1 or 2 in at least one method within a 12-month period.

 

Working Conditions:

  • Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
  • Constant exposure to moderate noise
  • Exposure to hazardous chemical environment
  • Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot / cold temperatures, inside / outside noise vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
  • Must be able to work any shift including overtime, weekends and holidays if scheduled.
  • Position will be an off shift position.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.
  • Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing and pulling of materials.
  • Must be able to safety operate an overhead crane and forklift.
  • Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
  • Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
  • Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.
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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.