Country
United States of America
State / County
California
City
San Leandro
Division
Structurals
Company
San Leandro
Function
Maintenance
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID

13543

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

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs mechanical tasks in the maintenance of plant and office facilities in accordance with quality standards. Has a good knowledge of all the equipment and processes and can step into a situation safely, even if not that individual's specialty. Maintains facilities and work area in a neat and orderly sanitary condition. Ensures time and material are properly recorded.

OBJECTIVE:
To set up and maintain all plant equipment to meet production and safety standards. Support all maintenance tasks and participate in PM operation to eliminate production downtime.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work environment.
* Demonstrate the ability to complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.
* Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time.
* Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition.
* Disassembles equipment to determine extent of repair and approximate cost, determines best repair solution.
* Works from written and/or verbal instructions, wiring and circuit diagrams, installation and construction blueprints, electrical handbooks and charts, and in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances and established trade practices.
* Maintains buildings, facilities, and equipment requiring a good knowledge of general trade fundamentals.
* Co-ordinate repairs with Department Supervisors to minimize production down time.
* Maintain spare parts and hardware items in organized and prudent manner.
* Take responsibility to maintain an orderly and neat shop and storage area.
* Maintains buildings to include the repair of windows, doors, roofs, floors, stairways.
* Repairs hand tools, fixtures, powered tools and miscellaneous equipment.
* Lubricates production, tool and facility equipment following established lubrication schedules, procedures and materials.
* Documents, records and maintains files of work performed on machinery.
* Picks up requisitioned parts and materials from local suppliers and vendors as needed.
* Reviews own work for completeness and quality workmanship standards.
* Display a willingness and interest to learn through on the job training as well as pursue continuing formal education in areas of operation (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, etc.), when available, is expected.
* Know and understand all general plant and department safety/quality rules and policies.
* Must have the physical strength and stamina to perform a full shift of assigned jobs.
* Demonstrate proper procedures for signing off work orders and preventative maintenance sheets.
* Uses all standard tools such as benders, wire pullers, knockout cutters, hole saws, power saws, drill motors, etc.
* Understands operation and theory of ARC and MIG; ability to join parts adequately, but not necessarily structural or X-Ray quality.
* Understands operation and theory of Gas Welding and Cutting; ability to set-up equipment and be able to perform cuts and welds.
* Understands electrical theory and practice including 3 phase 480 volt wiring and trouble shooting.
* Understands Delta and Wye circuits.
* Can run distribution wiring and conduit for lighting and equipment, including disconnects and motor starters.
* Has basic knowledge of electronic circuits.
* Has thorough knowledge of electrical safety precautions and practices them.
* Understands how to follow diagrams to join pipes properly without leaks in copper, plastic, threaded or flanged pipe. Bend and fit flared or compress tubing, use manual or machine threading equipment, cut proper pipe lengths and hang securely, understands use of various piping materials.
* Proficient in using the on-line computer system as required in their job and identified in their procedures to perform their assigned tasks.
* Must have no violation of safety rules or policies.
* Maintains equipment to meet all production and quality standards.
* Performs all work necessary to achieve Plant goals.
* Responsible for Essential Job Functions of "C" level.
* Repairs facilities problems such as plumbing, welding, carpentry.
* Makes operational tests using such instruments as voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeter's, ohmmeters, etc.
* Removes and installs motors following basic drawings, layouts, instructions, and simple schematics.
* Updates all electrical drawings.
* Know approximate costs of molds, tools, equipment and supplies used in each department, and demonstrate care of company equipment.
* Can determine proper wire, fuse, motor starter and breaker sizes with a minimum amount of supervision.
* Is able to trouble shoot problems with motors and standard electrical equipment.
* Understands operation of pneumatic and hydraulic power units and controls. Trouble shoots and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems, rebuild cylinders and valves.
* Ability to read and understand blueprints and sketches make accurate adjustment to equipment. Knows when to request necessary repair parts from blueprints, manuals, or from parts removed from machines.
* Be able to hook up 440, 230, and 110-volt equipment properly.
* Able to install conduit, wire, panels, switches, control fixture and electrical equipment. Installs and maintains conventional industrial equipment such as transformers, motors, motor controls, relays, etc.
* Troubleshoots, locates and diagnoses deficiencies in electrical equipment, transformers, fixtures, control panels, etc. Determines need for repair or replacement, best and safest method of restoring interrupted service.
* Modifies and maintains electrical connections between outlets, pull boxes, breaker panels, etc., and tests the circuit for continuity and proper connection.
* Updates electrical drawings for facilities as required.
* Has thorough knowledge of the National Electric Code.
* Possess the ability to make cost analysis for decision making, and exercise good judgment.
* Understands different types of atmospheric and pressure burner systems, gas safety devices, and electrical heating systems, different types of insulation and refractory materials and construction methods.
Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery used:
* A wide variety of meters, scopes, leak detectors, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
* All manner of power hand tools.
* Familiar with computer assisted drawing programs.
* Welder, Cutting Torch, Plasma Torch, pipe bender, Pipe Cutter/Threader, Hand Grinders and various other necessary equipment to complete assigned tasks.
* Ability to operate rented equipment not normally in plant.
* Lifting devices (Lift tables, Cranes, Forklifts, etc.)
* Various hand tools (Pliers, Wrench, Scrapers and Knives, Measuring devices, thermal indicators, calibration equipment, etc.)
* All other duties assigned.

OTHER GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
* Performs all work required to achieve Plant goals.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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
* Training HAZ-MAT, Electrical Safety, Arc Flash Safety, PPE, LO/TO, Robotic Safety, Confined Space, Hot Work, Outside Contractor Safety, Spill Response, Arc flash Safety, Crane Safety, Machine Guarding, Cryogenics, X-Ray Safety, Blood borne Pathogen, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and all other safety training related to all aspects of the plant.
* Specified training on Hepatitis and the opportunity for free vaccination if desired.
* Training is provided on the job and may be documented by Verbal, Written, or Practical Testing.
* Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
* Requires ability to read and write (legibly) and follow verbal and written instructions, normally acquired through completion of high school.
* A thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanical theory and shop practices.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
* Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
* Two years of vocational or trade school to learn basic and specialized trade theories. On the job experience may be considered in place of formal training.
* Minimum of two years of progressive experience in plumbing, electrical maintenance, including applicable vocational training, fabrication, carpentry, millwright, hydraulic, heating and cooling systems, and related maintenance activities.

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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $28.00 to $42.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.
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.