R&D (Research & Development FORGINGS) Technician II

About the role

The position is primarily responsible for supporting forging and auxiliary operations in the Advanced Product Development Forge Shop. Duties include working on die set-ups, billet spotting, fork truck and manipulator operation, press operation, and other duties related to forging operations on the press. Additionally, the incumbent supports APD program activities, operates furnaces, performs heat treatment operations, operates band-saws and abrasive saws, and maintains good working knowledge of shop equipment and practices.

Responsibilities

• Die setup and forging crew functions (billet spotting, nip operation, press operation)
• Heat treat and forge furnace operations
• Operation of band saws and abrasive saws
• Support of APD program activities
• Housekeeping and safety procedure adherence
• Develop and maintain good working knowledge of APD shop equipment and practices
• Operation of shop equipment such as fork trucks and manipulators to meet process requirements

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude is essential for success
• Computer literacy and basic skill with office software such as spreadsheets and word processors
• Good communication and teamwork skills to be successful in a small, cohesive team
• Fast learner and able to operate responsibly with minimal supervision when necessary
• Flexible, versatile, and able to cross-train in an R&D environment with changing requirements and demands

Qualifications

• Minimum associates degree
• 1-3 years of college or trade school may be considered a plus
• Minimum of 5 years in an industrial or laboratory environment
• Forklift license and skilled at handling industrial equipment is a plus
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer literacy
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Fast learner
• Flexible, versatile, and able to cross-train

Benefits

While not specified in the job posting, benefits typically offered by Precision Castparts Corp. include:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

1ST SHIFT

Position Summary

In addition to the above, Precision Castparts Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures, and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. The company also manufactures 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. PCC is committed to quality, dependability, and strategic, profitable growth.