Maintenance Technician - Level 2 (2nd shift)

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.

Located in Paramount, California, Press Forge is a premium supplier of forging services and products to commercial and military aerospace, nuclear, oil and gas exploration, and industrial markets. We are the largest forger in the United States dedicated to the conversion of customer owned material. Our commitment is to process your material to your exact requirements with the flexibility and short lead times only a company our size can provide. We are the experts in material conversion and forging of titanium, steel, and high temperature alloys.

Position Summary:

Level Two: This role will involve ensuring the safe and efficient operation of complex systems such as high-temperature furnaces (2100 degrees), hydraulic forging presses, and automated billet grinders. The technician will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance to keep equipment in peak condition, supporting our commitment to flexibility, quality, and short lead times in the forging of titanium and other high-performance alloys. Typically, 3-6 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Ensures that assigned machinery is kept in good working condition using preventive maintenance procedures and in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
• Inspects equipment for broken or loose safety cables, bolts, nuts, sprints, wedges and shims. Repair or replace any parts found to be unacceptable.
• Check lubricators on the compressed air lines from the water separators in the compressed air supply lines.
• Checks the level of hydraulic air reservoir, adds oil as needed, checks for oil leaks on hydraulic lines and fixes accordingly.
• Checks on furnaces and associated equipment following work order procedures.
• Maintain and repair high-temperature furnaces (operating up to 2100F), ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic open-die forging presses, ensuring efficient and reliable operation
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Assists supervisor on establishing procedures for preventive maintenance on furnaces and equipment.
• Rectifies faults and problems reported by production department under supervisor's instructions.
• Manufactures thermocouples for production, laboratory testing, and survey as defined in the most recent Work Instruction.
• Carries out necessary repairs to the furnace linings.
• Manufactures refractory fiber modules & cast shapes and carries out repairs to refractory linings to specifications.
• Prepares and sets survey stands to defined procedures and in accordance with the most recent Work Instructions.
• Assists contractors with refractory installations.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Disassembles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts in hydraulic equipment such as valves, motors, cylinders and pumps; conditioning equipment such as grinding and abrasive blast machines; mobile hydraulic equipment; and other plant equipment as designated by supervisor.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Daily inspection and record keeping of various pieces of plant equipment.
• Reads job order and observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Installs new ignition systems, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions, water pumps, hydraulic hoses and other parts.
• Repairs shift linkages, head gaskets, brakes, universal joint bearings, radiators, and changes seals on lift cylinders.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjusts.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications.
• Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.
• Reads manufacturer's manuals and spare part books, orders replacement parts.
• Carries out complete overhaul to mobile equipment, installs new electric wiring, hydraulic hoses, valves, pumps and cylinders.
• Locates proper dies as called for by Forge Department supervisors.
• Lifts specified die sections into presses using cranes, forklifts, manipulators or appropriate lifting devices.
• Attaches dies per instructions, checking threads, match marks and die alignment
• Loads dies in a timely manner.
• Keeps press areas clean.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, such as safety rules, memos, procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and routine reports.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings, manufacturer's literature, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, supervisors or managers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Monitor equipment operating conditions and keep records of those conditions. Use of hand tools. Ability to use basic maintenance tools, including manual and air impact wrenches, drills, air grinders, electronic timing lights, hammers, saws, hand tools, etc.
• Must be familiar with and be able to use some of the most important equipment in the shop. This equipment is not limited to, but includes the following:

1. All Overhead Cranes
2. All Forklift Equipment
3. All Manipulators
4. Correct Operation of Heppenstall Lifting Equipment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with PLCs, control systems, and automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and quality control processes.
• Certification in industrial maintenance or specific training in relevant systems and equipment.

Experience & Education

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.