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/*generated inline style */ Company ProfileWith 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.
/*generated inline style */ Job DescriptionSummary
Oversees the technical aspects of melting operations (EAF, AOD, AIM) and powder metallurgy production. Assists the commercial department in evaluating customer requests for toll melting services. Collaborates with Operations on melt sequencing and charge formulation. Monitors KPI’s and leads improvement initiatives with the goal of improving product consistency and reducing cost. Understands the product end use and material constraints, defines internal requirements necessary to safely produce the product while addressing customer technical concerns.
Essential Functions
Follows all safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment. Incorporates safety awareness when developing new operating procedures. Reports all accidents, near misses, equipment damage, etc. promptly.Follow and improve plant established good housekeeping policies and practices.Assures compliance with applicable industry standards and legal requirements where necessary.Defines Key process parameters, establish process capabilities and refine control methodologies.Evaluates customer supplied raw materials. Identifies appropriate melt practices and optimal schedule sequencing.Authors new melting procedures and modifications to existing procedures.Develops and implements cost reductions, product improvement, and process control initiatives.Reviews customer specifications for acceptance.Interfaces with sales personnel and customers to resolve any differential between customer requirements and production capabilitiesInterfaces with customers on quality complaints. Conducts root cause and corrective action analysis where appropriate.Assists raw material purchasing in evaluating incoming materials and revising purchase specifications.Train employees on basic metallurgy as needed.Serve as a Sarbanes Oxley auditor and complete respective documentation as required.Qualifications
Education and Experience
BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical EngineeringMinimum of 5 years’ experience in EAF/AOD melting.Competencies
Good working knowledge of metallurgical science, reactivity of elements, and melting operations.Background with EAF and Induction furnaces, and AOD processing.General understanding of quantitative analysis.Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions.Establish good working relationships with leadership team, peers, production team, customers, vendors and contractors; team oriented. Strong communication skills in all forms including, written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation at all levels of the organization including to senior leadership.Maintain current knowledge and industry trends.A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new opportunities.Must be creative, detail oriented, possess a strong work ethic, be willing to learn and have a desire to succeed.Good working knowledge of all MS Office applications and internet applications. Excellent organizational and time management skills.Ability to handle competing demands and to prioritize tasks.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Ability to work under minimal supervision and use own initiative. Able to work out/with normal office hours as business requires. Ability to travel within and outside the US as frequently as needed to meet business demands.Performs all aspects of the position according to the PCC Code of Conduct, PCC Cardinal Rules of Quality and Safety and SOX guidelines.
Physical Dimensions
Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position with repetitive hand motions. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office area to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer, copy machine, calculator and computer printer. Must be able to travel by ground or air transportation. May be required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. May be required to operate hand tools.
Work Environment – 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.
Works primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Occasionally this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas, which requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and flame-retardant clothing. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the office setting with exposure to climate changes, uneven surfaces, heights, noise, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
/*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 */ 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 */