Quality Technician Level 1

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.

Position Summary:

Level One: At the direction of the Quality manager, level one quality technicians train to develop the ability to use predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to perform in-process and completed inspection of products such as machined parts, mechanical assemblies, processed parts and purchased standard hardware. They also perform verifications of part identification and configurations. Level one quality technicians will arrange inspection queues to identify priority work. In addition, they will identify and segregate non-conforming product using basic knowledge and understanding of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing methods per ASME 14.5, and common inspection measuring equipment including, but not limited to, surface plates, micrometers, height gages, radius gages, protractors, profilometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators as necessary to complete assignments. Level one quality technicians will demonstrate blueprint reading and basic math skills, basic PC skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to use MRP or ERP systems after instruction.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Visually observe dimensional and functional characteristics of the product in final form.
• Perform first part on startup. Evaluate product manufacturing.
• Review all certifications for incoming material received.
• Perform in-process inspection of product during manufacturing and final inspection with use of optical comparators, thread gages, height gauges, calipers, micrometers and profilometer. Reconcile final inspection documentation for shipments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Detail oriented and quick learning ability.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Experience & Education

• 0-1 years of recent and relevant work experience or training
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some Engineering or technical training/background strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with general computer usage
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

N-Never, O-Occasionally (<20%), F-Frequently (20%-80%), C-constantly (>80%)