Cut Off Operator

Cut Off Operator Country United States of America State / County Ohio City Minerva Division Airfoils Company Minerva Function Union Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity

ID 20940

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 SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the department supervisor, the Cut-Off Operator (60 Code) cuts sprues, risers and gates from castings; cuts bar stock and revert metal to length; trims castings as required; uses abrasive cutoff machines; sets up and adjusts holding fixtures; receives instructions and assignments from the foreperson.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Obtains castings, bars stock or revert metal from container or floor, places on machine table or in holding fixture, applies manual pressure to cause abrasive wheel or saw blade to cut thru metal at designated point. Removes casting, bar stock and/or revert metal from fixture or table at completion of cutting operation and places in proper container or on floor. Abrasive cut-off machines are generally of 20 inch wheel capacity or smaller; Checks for proper cutoff by using rule or gauges; Pushes carts of castings to and from work and storage areas as required to maintain flow of work; Changes and adjusts holding fixtures as required and replaces abrasive cutoff wheel or saw blade as needed; Signs off routing cards as required and reports faulty products and processes to the foreperson; Keeps work area clean and orderly; Performs other duties related to the job as directed by the foreperson.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least one year manufacturing experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures. Ability to communicate production information both in writing and verbally. Ability to complete required production reports.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

OTHER QUALIFICATION

Regular attendance and the ability to work weekday and weekend overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Lifting above 50 pounds will require the use of lift assist or help. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually high. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is required to be worn while performing the functions of this job. 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. Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.