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.

The Finish Grinder / Radius Polisher at PTG Reed will perform a variety of hand sanding, polishing and deburring operations.  This person will also work in a team environment to grind and finish parts as needed to the client specifications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collect job assignments and appropriate materials (templates, blueprints, process sheets, etc.)
• Hand, pedestal, bench and machine finish, polish and debur cylindrical and flat dies to correct irregularities and to finish part and component surfaces, bevels, profiles, breaks, pitches, runout, and crests
• Make required setups and adjustments to polish and finish die threads, bevels, breakouts, flutes, and reliefs to required contour and finish using care to avoid polishing and distortion of parts or removal of excess material
• Inspect all pieces and check tolerances
• Make precise measurements using instruments such as comparators, micrometers
• Maintain a safe and clean work area in keeping with 6S initiatives.
• Assist the shop technicians and engineering as necessary.
• Notify Supervisor or Leader of any issues relating to safety, machine function, or non-conformance.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor

 Required Skills:

 High School Diploma/GED.

Skills & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Attention to detail and process oriented
• Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and questionable conditions to supervisor
• Hand/eye coordination is required to operate several controls simultaneously
• High visual acuity necessary to read precision gaging and monitor detailed work
• Dexterity required for quick and precise movement
• Diligent and attentive in setting up or operating machine where carelessness could cause injury
• Moderate physical effort required