Thread/ Grind Operator Level 2 2nd shift

Position Summary

Working under minimal supervision, Level 2 Operators demonstrate the ability to perform Level 1 responsibilities while developing and applying intermediate manufacturing skills. Level 2 Operators are capable of performing basic machine setups, operating assigned equipment, conducting in-process inspections, interpreting work orders and process documentation, and using a variety of inspection equipment.

Depending on the assigned work center, Level 2 Operators may perform grinding, thread/form rolling, fillet rolling, or other related manufacturing operations. Operators are expected to have a working knowledge of their assigned equipment and processes, perform basic troubleshooting, and maintain quality and production standards.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain job assignments and instructions from the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Work safely in accordance with plant safety guidelines, including all Cardinal Rules of Safety.
• Operate assigned manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic machine setups and adjustments within established procedures.
• Load and unload material and properly position parts for processing.
• Interpret work orders, process sheets, prints, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Perform full in-process inspections to ensure parts meet established quality specifications.
• Use appropriate inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, comparators, surface finish measuring equipment, and other required measuring devices.
• Apply basic shop mathematics to complete assigned work.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes and communicate issues to the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Demonstrate basic familiarity with assigned tooling and equipment, which may include grinding, thread/form roll, fillet roll, feeding systems, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment, including grinders, thread/form roll machines, forklifts, overhead cranes, and other assigned equipment.
• Complete production reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete required transactions in the Quality Management System and other applicable systems.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Perform daily housekeeping and 6S activities as required.
• Work effectively in a team environment, follow instructions, and assist other team members as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members, Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Quality, and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, process sheets, and basic manufacturing prints.
• Intermediate knowledge of print reading and inspection processes.
• Intermediate ability to use and interpret measuring equipment, including:
• Basic understanding of shop mathematics.
• Basic understanding of grinding, thread/form rolling, fillet rolling, or other assigned manufacturing processes.
• Basic familiarity with machine tooling and equipment.
• Ability to perform basic machine setups and adjustments.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing materials and their characteristics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, Leads, Supervisors, Managers, and others.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to become certified to operate a forklift and overhead crane, as required.
• Ability to wear a respirator and all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to government/military contracts.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Typically 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, prior military experience, or a technical certification/degree.
• Previous experience operating manufacturing machinery preferred.
• Experience with grinding, thread/form rolling, fillet rolling, or similar manufacturing processes preferred.

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment.
• Constant exposure to moderate noise.
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot/cold temperatures, vibration, and wet or uneven surfaces.
• May be required to work around hazardous machinery, forklifts, overhead cranes, and other industrial equipment.
• Standing and working on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Must be able to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled.

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.