Grinder

About the role

Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.
• Log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per part grade levels.
• Selects and mounts proper belts for grinders, as required for operation. Operates various types of grinding equipment.
• Interacts with qualified welders to replace missing metal – according to OPC’s and QCP’s.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition, being mindful of alloy cross contamination.
• Inspects own parts for surface finish, distortion and imperfections such as scratches, uneven surface, non-consistent curvature, or other non-acceptable condition.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed, meets all production and quality standards.
• Looks up location of grinding fixtures and makes small handheld fixtures if none available.
• Demonstrates capability to grind contours to tolerances of +/ 0.005 inch, and blend gate traces, welds, or plus metal so that castings meet Tech Card RMS requirements.
• Demonstrates cooperation when assistance is needed by management and possesses the ability to train incoming personnel and basically run the department efficiently with minimal outside assistance.
• Possess eye to hand coordination to perform grinding operation to within .005 inch on all surfaces.
• Have a zero-scrap rate (parts that cannot be reworked) and a rework rate of less than 2.5 percent and a production rate average of at least 700 parts per day.
• Must be able to determine if a grinding belt, after extended use, is still serviceable for other shop numbers or machine grinding operations.
• Must pass a practical test which consists of at least the following steps:
• Read and interpret department paperwork instructions.
• Recognize over/under size parts before grinding.
• Grind parts to specified dimensions.
• Complete steps a, b and c in a time frame acceptable as a production rate.
• Consistently notifies the supervisor immediately when the workload is low.
• Displays a willingness and interest to learn through on the job training.
• Knows and understand all department safety and general plant rules and policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and communicate production problems to your supervisor.
• Display safe and efficient handling of all tools, dies, equipment and forklift, as applicable, to prevent damage.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in caustic metals, respirators, and training.
• Training is on the job and may be documented by Verbal, Written, or Practical Testing.
• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.