PCC Aerostructures manufactures world-class assemblies and components for the global aerospace spanet.
PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5500 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and China.
Location Profile:
Progressive was founded and incorporated in 1971 in Arlington, Texas. Heroux-Devtek Inc. purchased Progressive in 2004 who helped to expand the site which has doubled its manufacturing footprint and more than doubled sales and employee base. In August 2012, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) acquired Progressive. In January 2022 Progressive merged with ADI, Aerospace Dynamics Inc. and now ADI Progressive is one of the largest footprints within the Aerostructures Division of PCC.
Predominantly, a provider for large, highly complex machined parts, kits and assemblies for OEMs and large Tier One providers for both military and commercial spanet segments. Progressive is a 140,000 square foot facility.
Position Summary:
Working under direct supervision, the Bench Grinder/Deburr – Level 1 operator performs basic deburr operations such as edge breaking and simple surface finishing tasks using deburr tools such as swivel and straight edge knives and pneumatic tools employing deburr pads to hand finish part surfaces. They will also demonstrate basic competencies in interpreting and following work instructions, including work orders and manufacturing orders, and completing shop transactions in the relevant ERP system after instruction.
Reporting Relationships:
The Bench Grinder/Deburr – Level 1 will report to the Operations Supervisor.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Basic Deburr Tasks
- Basic Break edges on Aluminum and/or Titanium components
- Perform basic deburr tasks (Blend minor chatter spans & mis-match areas)
- Knows which tools are required
- Ensuring tools are ready for use (sharpening of tool, fit for use)
- Sharpness of tool
- Fit for use
- Other Duties as Assigned
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Ability to learn
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings after receiving training
- Punctuality
- Ability to operate handheld pneumatic and power tools
Experience & Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 0-1 years of experience
Physical Demands & Working Condition:
- May be required to move items up to 35 pounds.
- Daily duties may require sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, operating, and manipulating hand tools.
- Daily duties may require extended duration of walking.
- Exposed to a Manufacturing setting with heavy machinery.