Country   United States of America /*generated inline style */ State / County   California /*generated inline style */ City   San Leandro /*generated inline style */ Division   Structurals /*generated inline style */ Company   San Leandro /*generated inline style */ Function   Operations /*generated inline style */ Workplace Type   On-Site /*generated inline style */ Position type   Full Time /*generated inline style */

  

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14845

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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.

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GENERAL PURPOSE: 
As a member of the Process Engineering team, the Process Engineering Technician is responsible for ensuring process control is maintained in the plant’s front-end departments. These responsibilities include conducting regular material testing, process experiments, operator training, raw material control, and scrap data analysis.  A successful candidate in this role will work side-by-side with various engineering teams to ensure the plant meets its operational goals while maintain appropriate quality standards.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•    Collects, prepares, and analyses samples to maintain control of all slurries in the Investment department, performing material correction instructions when necessary.
•    Manages process improvement projects as assigned.
•    Develops tech card instructions for special front-end processes.
•    Develops slurry to meet slurry testing requirements for production use
•    Initiates process control experiments based on shop floor observations.
•    Troubleshoots production problems with Supervisors, Engineers and Production Leads.
•    Analyses scrap and rework data to identify cost reduction opportunities.
•    Provides technical guidance and training for operators, leads, and supervisors.
•    Performs process control and 6S audits of front-end operations.
•    Reviews and logs certifications of raw materials in the wax and investment departments.
•    Maintains 6S standards in Investment slurry lab.
•    Support the manufacturing floor when instructed.
•    Ensures ongoing communication and relationship building activities with executives and colleagues.
•    Follows established regulations, company policies, procedures, guidelines, instructions/techniques, safety practices to ensure compliance and accountability.

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.  
•    A two year technical degree; or equivalent on the job experience in lieu of a two year degree.
•    Prior production experience in investment casting is highly desirable.
•    Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts to the job.
•    Demonstrate analytical and problem solving abilities.
•    Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships.
•    Must be able to perform the physical requirements of this role.
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
•    Able to meet individual goals, objectives and productivity requirements
•    Able to comply with related regulations as well as company policies and procedures, including safety, and quality cardinal rules

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
•    Walks the shop floor to understand workflow and to interact daily with supervisors, leads, and manufacturing personnel.
•    Discuss and resolve product issues and business matters in a timely and effective manner
•    As assigned, function as an effective team member of respective projects

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Work is generally performed in a production environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.  
•    The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.  
•    Some work required near moving mechanical parts.
•    Must be able to occasionally move objects up to 35 lbs. and frequently move objects of 10 lbs. 

/*generated inline style */   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. /*generated inline style */ For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21.00 to $31.50 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. /*generated inline style */ 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. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees. /*generated inline style */