Rework Grinder - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

Mission

To remove surface and subsurface defects from castings in order to meet customer specifications.

Principal Accountabilities

• Grinding
• Inspection
• Safety

Objective

To review inspection paperwork, grind and blend defect areas on castings, and blend welds to blueprint tolerances.

Typical Activities - Grinding

• Reviews x-ray/inspection paperwork, sketches, and blueprints to determine grinding requirements.
• Removes surface and blind cavity defects from castings using rotary files, burrs, abrasives, or belts to prepare castings for repair.
• Blends and reworks repaired areas to specified tolerances; may use hand-held sandblaster.

Typical Activities - Inspection

• Verifies dimensional compliance using micrometers, calipers, ultrasonic testing, and similar types of dimensional inspection devices.
• Performs fluorescent penetrant inspection tests on parts to verify removal of surface and subsurface defects; applies penetrant, lets dry, washes off and inspects for defects.
• Completes logs and records.
• Provides work direction and training to junior-level grinders as assigned.

Objective - Safety

To take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices. Certain tasks within this job position may require the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator.

Typical Activities - Safety

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste.

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• Rework Analyst, Visual Dimensional and Penetrant Inspection Courses preferred.
• May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.

Entry Qualifications

• Grinding skills and working knowledge of grinding tools, equipment, and materials.
• OR an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• Basic ability to follow instructions, read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to use and read dimensional tools including calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Tech Cards and Process Control Procedures.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to eighty pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, awkward physical positions, and other elements for extended periods of time.
• INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE CONTACT WITH OR BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Company Information

• PCC Structurals is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor committed to providing priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings.
• Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as PCC Structurals desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions.
• PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please visit www.eeoc.gov.