Grinder 1

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.

Grinder - Job Description

Mission:

Under general supervision, operate various types grinding machines to remove parting lines, fins, snags, gates, risers, and other undesirable metal from castings in accordance with quality standards. Ensure that documentation, tooling and parts are correctly matched to paperwork.

Seeking Grinder for both shifts. 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Essential Job Functions:

• Set up and operate various grinding machines to remove any metal necessary to meet visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards
• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.
• Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per part grade levels.
• Select and mount proper belts for grinders, as required for operation. Operate various types of grinding equipment.
• Adjust equipment to obtain optimum running condition, being mindful of alloy cross contamination.
• Inspect own parts for surface finish, distortion and imperfections such as scratches, uneven surface, non-consistent curvature, or other non-acceptable condition.

• Maintain accurate records of work performed; meet all production and quality standards.
• Look up location of grinding fixtures and make small handheld fixtures if none available.
• Demonstrate capability to grind contours to tolerances of +/ 0.005 inch, and blend gate traces, welds, or plus metal so that castings meet Tech Card RMS requirements.
• Demonstrate cooperation when assistance is needed by management, and able to train incoming personnel and basically run the department efficiently with minimal outside assistance.

• Possess eyetohand coordination to perform grinding operation to within .005 inch on all surfaces.
• Able to determine if a grinding belt, after extended use, is still serviceable for other shop numbers or machine grinding operations.
• Pass a practical test which consists of at least the following steps:

1. Read and interpret department paperwork instructions.
2. Recognize over/undersize parts before grinding.
3. Grind parts to specified dimensions.
4. Complete steps a, b and c in a time frame acceptable as a production rate.
5. The practical test shall consist of at least ten different shop numbers.

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and communicate production problems to supervisor.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient handling of all tools, dies, equipment and forklift, as applicable, to prevent damage.
• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Identify and report safety problems.
• Safely operate all equipment and tools.

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery used:

• A variety of grinding equipment machines hand tools (Hammer, Pliers, Wrench etc.)
• Lifting devices (Lift tables, Cranes, Forklifts, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, read, follow and interpret instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.

Pay $18.00 - $22.50