Country
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United States of America
State / County
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Michigan
City
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Muskegon
Division
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Metals
Company
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Cannon Muskegon
Function
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Engineering
Workplace Type
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On-Site
Position type
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Full Time
Opportunity ID
12121
Company Profile
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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.
Job Description
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Summary
This position is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving processes directly related to the melting and manufacturing processes. These processes include Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD), and continuous casting.
Primary Responsibilities
Define process parameters and establish process capabilities.
Develop efficient and repeatable methods of manufacturing to meet product requirements.
Develop and implement process, quality, and yield improvements that are sustainable.
Monitor product and process performance through audits and Statistical Process Control techniques.
Review customer specifications for acceptance.
Interact with Sales personnel and Customers to resolve differences between customer requirements and process capabilities.
Maintain document control systems.
Interface with customers on quality related issues.
Assist in maintaining and developing state of the art manufacturing technology to support the company's strategic objectives.
Support Safety and Quality initiatives.
Prepare reports, make presentations to communicate information, and provide operator training as required.
Education and experience
* Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related degree required.
* 2+ years manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
o Advanced degree(s) in Engineering or related disciplines may be used in lieu of work experience.
* Experience in liquid metal processing (VIM, AOD, Casting, etc.) is desirable.
Skills/Competencies
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong Project Management skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk or sit; regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The typical work environment is a standard office setting / office contained in a foundry or manufacturing setting. The employee will also be required to perform work in a foundry environment with occasional exposure to work near moving mechanical parts / work in high temperatures / risk of electrical shock; the typical noise level is moderate noise.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
* The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
* Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.
* 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
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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.
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
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.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed 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.
