Manufacturing Technician

Country United States of America State / County Connecticut City Groton Division Structurals Company Groton Function Operations Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 18894 Company Profile 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. Job Description 2nd shift position * 5% Shift Differential*PURPOSE:Under the close supervision, is trained to identify common defects in wax patterns generated in the wax pattern injection process. Using prescribed procedures, performs a repairs wax patterns to acceptable quality to continue in the manufacturing process. PURPOSE:Under the close supervision, is trained to identify common defects in wax patterns generated in the wax pattern injection process. Using prescribed procedures, performs a repairs wax patterns to acceptable quality to continue in the manufacturing process. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Perform all required pattern repair operations to eliminate flash, non-fills, air bubbles, core pulls, holes and cracks; smooth and scrape surfaces; blend contours and eliminate all surface defects or other irregularities as required.Use hand tools and exercise care to smooth and blend joints and fixtures, avoid damage through mishandling or dropping.Work involves a variety of hand operations requiring manual dexterity, concentration and care.Detect and report defects indicating unusual operating conditions to lead person for investigation and correction.Meet acceptable level of product throughput while maintaining quality standards.Maintain acceptable level of attendance. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.Follow safety regulations, practices and procedures.Perform a variety of other tasks, flexing in an out of main job, to perform work of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor to maintain production requirements in the plant.SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures.Excellent eye to hand manual dexterity to perform intricate and exacting manual work on wax patterns. Requires excellent visual acuity, and concentration and attention to detail. .Ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds on a regular basis. Manually repair wax patterns following established methods and procedures. Requires the use of some judgment to make routine repair to surface sand features of a wide range of wax patterns and perform work effectively.Some physical effort using small hand tools, handling individual patterns, manipulating as necessary. Moves/lifts materials weighing 5-25 lbs.Continuous mental or visual attention in visually checking patterns for surface flaws, making repairs. Duties involve constant alertness and activity.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:Reports to the wax lead person and the wax supervisor.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHS or GED.Able to read, write, count, follow written/verbal instructions and established routines.3 months experience 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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.