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.
Location Profile:
Located in Dillon, South Carolina Wyman-Gordon, a PCC company is the premier forging and machining company for the global aerospace and energy markets. Providing a specialized service, Wyman-Gordon manufactures forged, extruded and machined components from high grade titanium and nickel-based alloys. Our reputation, market position, and operational efficiency are reliant upon our commitment and demonstrated ability to continually improve.
Position Summary:
In this role, you must be capable to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex Center of Excellence machining center.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Observes all safety and environmental procedures as outlined in Quality Rules and Quality System Requirements (QSR).
- Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that they can operate within specified quality/quantity limits.
- Follows work processes closely at school and on the shop floor to ensure a safe environment while job shadowing with technical advisor in OJL.
- Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel. Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional.
- Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. MUST HAVE clear and legible handwriting.
- Exercises mechanical capabilities and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures, and machine blueprint reading.
- Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam, restarts the machine cycle.
- Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications, plant policies, and Department Procedures. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering
- Repairs equipment within their capability and reports major problems to supervisor. Assists the Maintenance Department, LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs.
- Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits; adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.
- Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation.
- Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.
- Communicates and works well within a team environment both in school and in OJL.
- Works closely with technical documentation.
- Learn to work with material transfer conveyors.
- Understand, identify, locate malfunctions, remove, replace, adjust, and return to service following the lead of experienced technical advisors.
- Notifies AGV Technician if part supplies run low.
- Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
- Maintains a neat and orderly production environment to support 6s requirements.
- Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.
Required Skills:
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- CNC turning - work fixturing, machine setup, etc.
- Proficient with hand tools and general workshop equipment.
- Ability to utilize all functions of multimeter especially for low control voltage 4-20 milliamp and 0-10 volt DC.
- Ability to troubleshoot input and output devices such as interlocks, pressure, flow, temperature, etc.
- Able to identify and communicate to programmers, waste i.e. wait and travel time
- Must be able to perform all physical duties such as heavy lifting, prolonged standing, bending, twisting and reaching.
- Applicants must be able to work any shift.
- Must be comfortable with working on a computer.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer skills, i.e. Excel/Word.
- Passion for working on cutting-edge technologies and eagerness to learn new things.
- Team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of CAD software is desired.
Experience & Education
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Robotics Technician.
- Associates Degree in Robotics preferred
Working Conditions:
- Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
- Constant exposure to moderate noise
- Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot / cold temperatures, inside / outside noise vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to work any shift including overtime, weekends and holidays if scheduled.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.
- Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing and pulling of materials.
- Must be able to safety operate an overhead crane.
- Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
- Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
- Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
- Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.
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.
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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
