With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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.
Position Summary:
At the direction of the Quality Leader, the Quality Inspector 3 performs inspection tasks relating to in-process inspection, final inspection, and receiving inspection in an aerospace company performing corrosion protection chemical processes on new manufacturing work for commercial and military customers. Will complete inspection of products such as machined parts, mechanical assemblies, and processed parts. The Quality Inspector 3 will identify and segregate non-conforming products using knowledge and understanding of specification requirements and common inspection measuring equipment, including but not limited to, micrometers, profilometers, bore gauges, thickness gages, and dial indicators as necessary. This role will also provide support for inspection critical functions. The Quality Inspector 3 is a versatile team member willing to pitch in and train in other areas of the Quality Department and back up other Quality employees as needed.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Interpret industry and customer specifications and job router instructions.
- Perform various inspections of incoming and processed parts.
- Arrange inspection queues to identify work priority.
- Identify and segregate non-conforming products.
- Document nonconforming conditions for further disposition.
- Perform calibration or review calibration certificates as designated.
- Train in other critical function inspection areas and obtain certifications as necessary.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and participate in safety programs and audits to maintain a safe working environment.
- Perform material recertification or disposal of expired material.
- Perform mechanical testing.
- Monitor shelf-life program for laboratory standards.
- Perform basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Maintain area cleanliness and organization within 6S initiative.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Dedication to upholding quality standards / Not allowing non-conforming parts to ship.
- Shop math.
- Basic print reading.
- Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Strong proficiency in close tolerance measuring tools such as scales, micrometers, calipers, and like tools.
- Versatility / adaptability to train in other areas of Quality department and back others up.
- Good time management skills.
- Reliable / dependable.
- Detail Oriented / Precision and accuracy.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds, stand frequently, reach with arms, and use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Quality Inspector.
- Aerospace experience required.
- Previous experience working in a Chemical Processing job shop environment preferred.
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, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
