Pattern Finisher - Deer Creek; Portland

Country
:
United States of America

State / County
:
Oregon

City
:
Milwaukie

Division
:
Structurals

Company
:
Deer Creek (DCA)

Function
:
Operations

Workplace Type
:
On-Site

Position type
:
Full Time

Opportunity : 20412

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. PCC is dedicated to quality and dependability in the products we make and in the people we recruit. PCC is focused on being a high-quality, low-cost, on-time producer and delivering value to customers while pursuing growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job description content below reflects typical responsibilities and qualifications for Wax Cleaner / Wax Assembler roles within this organization.

Purpose: To prepare patterns for assembly and to prepare soluble cores for pattern molding; wax welds multiple components using fixtures to maintain dimensional conformity; repairs wax patterns and soluble cores in accordance with quality standards.

Essential Job Functions
:

Pattern Finishing

Objective: to assemble pattern components and/or make dimensional alterations to patterns.

Typical

Activities:

• Reads tech cards and engineering instructions.
• Assembles wax components into visually and dimensionally acceptable patterns; may use specialized fixturing.
• Modifies patterns or soluble cores using various hand tools and wax materials.
• Inspects modifications with special gauges and other measuring devices.
• Occasionally inserts ceramic cores in wax patterns and maintains dimensional integrity (TBO only).

Repair/Restoration

Objective: to fix broken or damaged patterns and soluble cores and restore to dimensionally acceptable condition.

Typical

Activities:

• Replaces broken features by wax welding fragments or by using other wax supplies to reconstruct missing areas.
• Fills voids and reforms damaged contours by attaching and shaping stock wax.

Cleaning

Objective: to work patterns and soluble core surfaces to meet visual inspection criteria.

Typical

Activities:

• Removes flash, mismatch and other surface positives using a variety of hand tools and materials.
• Fills or patches negatives using paint wax, melted stock wax, hot pencils and other tools and materials.
• Completes dimensional integrity restoration and plugging of holes per tech cards.
• Inspects work for compliance with quality standards.

Serialization

Objective: to identify patterns with specified serial pads and numbers.

Typical

Activities:

• Places sticky wax pads or stamps specified serial numbers directly into patterns, per tech cards

Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Typical

Activities:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

PPE Requirements
:

• Safety Glasses and Steel Toe Shoes - all times
• Gloves, Long sleeves, Goggles and Mask - optional for soluble cleaning
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Training
:

• Training is provided on the job.

Entry Qualifications
:

• Demonstrated experience to perform the duties of a Wax Cleaner or a Wax Assembler "C" (not at TBO) OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials and tools and ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devises and fixtures.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.

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.

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 ITAR and EAR). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons, or eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of PCC and no fee will be paid.