Gantry Machine Operator
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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:
Gantry Operators are demonstrate advanced ability to set up, run and troubleshoot all site specific CNC and conventional machines and machining processes. Gantry Operators should have experience working with a variety of CNC and conventional machines. These individuals are also able to design and manufacture complex tooling. In addition to machining responsibilities Gantry Operators are expected to provide leadership and mentoring to lower level machinists. This includes providing assistance and training as needed. This position typically requires 5 or more years of machinist experience.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Level 1-3 responsibilities may apply to level four, with the following additional duties:
- Provide the site with full cross training flexibility in the operation of machine platforms.
- Without assistance, troubleshoot and provide assistance to lower level machinists.
- Design, manufacture and validate tooling for a number of production needs.
- Mentor lower level machinists as well as provide area leadership.
Required Skills:
- Advanced competencies in machine platform operation in order to demonstrate full cross training flexibility.
- Advanced ability in job setup and verification of all tooling, program & machine platforms.
- Mentoring and leadership skills.
- Complex trouble shooting skills applied to a wide range of production processes.
- Advanced understanding of CNC programing, editing and tooling creation.
- Intermediate CAD/CAM
- Position requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Required Experience:
- Evidence of successfully leading or mentoring others
- 5+ years of experience
Level of Education:
- GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.