Alloy Working Team Lead - 1st Shift - Douglas, GA

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.

JOB FUNCTION:

The working lead position has been created to provide shift support in the areas of quality and productivity improvement.  This is a “hands on” position with the following key responsibilities:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capable of reading and interpreting alloy warehouse charge preparation operating instructions.  Type test alloy and roll-stamp ingots.  Cut and prepare charges to specifications.  Identify revert for accurate sorting.  Operate forklift as required.

Assist with loading/unloading of alloy to/from warehouse.  Will be required to receive and identify alloy per O.I.  Electronically enter data and generate barcode labels to identify charges accurately.

• Provide training on fundamentals for Alloy Operatives to improve workmanship and productivity.

• Provide cross-training to Alloy Operatives to support cell development and improve throughput.

• Perform workmanship audits to verify training effectiveness and compliance to procedure.

• Be a champion for the scrap and rework related issues.  Interface with manufacturing, quality, and engineering as required to ensure implementation of effective solutions.

• Assist with administrative duties such as production schedule updates, time card review, and training documentation.

• Assist supervision in maintaining proper product flow.

• Assist and support the 6S program.

•  Fill in for other operatives when there is a need.

• Must be trained, certified and/or qualified to perform a minimum of 50% of the operations in area of responsibility.

• Perform basic mechanical repairs/preventative maintenance as required.

EDUCATION:

High school education.  Some post-secondary education a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Must possess good interpersonal and communications skills.
2. Proven track record working in a team environment.
3. Significant experience in alloy processes.
4. Previous training experience.
5. Demonstrated experience in a minimum of 4 of the following 7 areas:

• Alloy Receive and Inspection
• Type Test Alloy
• Revert Control
• Cut and Prep Charges
• Daily production requirements
• Alloy Control Trainer
• Preventative Maintenance
• Daily Safety Inspections

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY:

Moderate initiative and ingenuity.

EFFORT:

Normal effort required.  Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds consistently; higher weights with appropriate lifting devises.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for productivity and quality of 4 – 10 Alloy Operatives.  Make sure parts meet quality standards.  Must be willing to work daily overtime and weekend overtime as necessary.

THE ABOVE COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES, BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRING EQUIVALENT OR LESSER SKILLS.

PCC Airfoils, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.