Grinder

Grinder

Country


United States of America

State / County


California

City


San Leandro

Division


Structurals

Company


San Leandro

Function


Operations

Workplace Type


On-Site

Position type


Full Time

Opportunity ID


22025

Job Description


GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, operates various types grinding machines to remove parting lines, fins, snags, gates, risers, and other unde-sirable metal from castings in accordance with quality standards. Ensures that documentation, tooling and parts are correctly matched to paperwork.


OBJECTIVE:
To set up and operate various grinding machines to remove any metal necessary to meet visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices.
• Must 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.
• Selects and mounts proper belts for grinders, as required for operation. Operates various types of grinding equipment.
• Interacts with qualified welders to replace missing metal - according to OPC's and QCP's.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition, being mindful of alloy cross contamination.
• Inspects own parts for surface finish, distortion and imperfections such as scratches, uneven surface, non-consistent curvature, or other non-acceptable condition.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed, meets all production and quality standards.
• Looks up location of grinding fixtures and makes small handheld fixtures if none available.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Must demonstrate cooperation when assistance is needed by management and possess the ability to train incoming personnel and basically run the department efficiently with minimal outside assistance.
• Possess eye to hand coordination to perform grinding operation to within .005 inch on all surfaces.
• Have a zero-scrap rate (parts that cannot be reworked) and a rework rate of less than 2.5 percent and a production rate average of at least 700 parts per day.
• Must be able to determine if a grinding belt, after extended use, is still serviceable for other shop numbers or machine grinding operations.
• Must pass a practical test which consists of at least the following steps:
o Read and interpret department paperwork instructions.
o Recognize over/under size parts before grinding.
o Grind parts to specified dimensions.
o Complete steps a, b and c in a time frame acceptable as a production rate.
o The practical test shall consist of at least ten different shop numbers.
• Consistently notifies the supervisor immediately when the workload is low.
• Displays a willingness and interest to learn through on the job training.
• Knows and understand all department safety and general plant rules and policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and communicate production problems to your supervisor.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient handling of all tools, dies, equipment and forklift, as applicable, to prevent damage.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Specialized training in caustic metals, respirators, and training.
• Training is on the job and may be documented by Verbal, Written, or Practical Testing.
• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $22.00 to $26.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile


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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.