Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift- Wickliffe, OH

United States of America
Ohio
Wickliffe
Airfoils
SRI - Ceramics
Operations
Full Time

  


737

With more than 150 operations and about 22,000 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 29,500 people worldwide.  PCC has over 160 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 sixteen (16) Airfoils’ locations play 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. Our product plays a significant role in the evolution of the light-weight, fuel-efficient engines of the next generation.


The Ceramics Group segment of PCC Airfoils and consists of three manufacturing locations - Wickliffe, Ohio, which also serves as Ceramics headquarters, Cleveland, Ohio, and Sanford, NC.  The Ceramics Group operations supply ceramic cores and proprietary custom blended ceramic particulate systems used in the manufacturing of the investment castings. Products and systems manufactured in these operations include: custom blended ceramic shell systems, injection molded silica and alumina cores for investment cast airfoils, slurry cast cores for land-based turbine casting applications and ceramic extrusions. The operations are expanding due to sales volume increase and this provides unique opportunities for career growth and development. 
Maintenance Technician will work with minimum supervision and be responsible for keeping all equipment/machinery in the plant functioning, troubleshooting problems as they arise, and implementing preventative maintenance. This includes responsibility for identifying parts and critical spares for the plant and maintaining all equipment in a safe working condition. Ina addition the Maintenance Technician will need to collaboration with the department managers to ensure equipment is running and PMs are current to meet production requirements.

 Troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical/hydraulic problems in a timely manner to minimize downtime of equipment.

 Repair, service, and maintain equipment as needed at outside vendors, suppliers, customers, and other PCC locations.

 Assist in other plant maintenance work as required by supervisor, facilities Manager, and/or Maintenance Engineers.

 Housekeeping, organization, and 6S required of immediate work area, maintenance shop, and toolbox/locker.

 Perform work in various areas such as electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, pipe fitting, welding, and soldering.

 Safely handle hazardous waste in accordance with the Material Data Sheet (MSD) and company policy.

 Responsible for the daily maintenance, repairs, and PMs of production process equipment plant-wide.

 Ensure that the high standard of 6s and housekeeping is maintained in the department at all times.

 Proficient in robot operation as well as perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.

 Operate equipment pertaining to maintenance including fork trucks, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.

 Must follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and policies at all times.

 Perform preventative maintenance to all process equipment throughout facility.

 Troubleshoot and provide cost effective resolutions to production problems.

 Maintain thorough knowledge of all production processes and materials.

 PLC troubleshooting and light programming.

 Other duties as assigned.

 Prefer 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance and/or plant engineering related position.

 Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturing systems.

 Previous experience as a maintenance technician or skilled craft is desired.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.

 Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record.

 Must be a motivated self-starter with strong sense of urgency and the ability to work independently.

 Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a customer focus approach to support Operations and Safety.

 Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

 Ability to work in a fast paced environment with high activity with aggressive project timelines.

 Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve optimal equipment performance.

 Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry with the maintenance/facilities department.

 Previous experience and knowledge of vacuum furnace operation and repair.




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 requisition is closed to applications.