Plating Operator
Company: Precision Castparts Corp
Location: Kent
Posted on: November 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Country
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United States of America
State / County
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Washington
City
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Kent
Division
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Aerostructures
Company
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Protective Coatings
Function
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Operations
Workplace Type
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On-Site
Position type
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Full Time
Opportunity ID
10454
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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Located inKent Washington, Protective Coatings Inc. is a leading
provider of full service finishing for the aerospace, electronics
and medical industries in both commercial and defense applications.
Services include but are not limited to non-destructive testing
such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and
a wide variety of surface enhancement processes such as shot
peening and abrasive blasting, passivation, cadmium and nickel zinc
plating, chromic, sulfuric and boric sulfuric acid anodizing and
the application of chromate conversion coating on ferrous and
non-ferrous alloys. Organic coating includes the application and
testing of multiple resin systems such as epoxies, phenolics,
polyurethanes, polyesters, elastomerics, intumescents, lacquers,
alkyds, acrylics, dry-film lubricants, powder coatings and Teflon.
Current approvals include the National Aerospace and Defense
Contractors Accreditation Program, (NADCAP), Boeing Commercial
Aircraft Company, Boeing Defense and Space, Boeing/Philadelphia,
Boeing Long Beach, Grumman, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, Goodrich,
Bombardier, Cessna and Sikorsky among much else. Founded in 1976,
Protective Coatings Inc. was later acquired by Precision Castparts
in 2012, and became part of the Aerostructures Division. As a
defense contractor Protective Coatings Inc. is registered with the
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls as a subsidiary of Precision
Castparts Corp and is fully compliant with all relevant facets of
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export
Administration Regulations. Position Summary:
Selected candidates for a Plating Operator Level 3 position will be
expected to successfully apply Plating and Passivate applications
to variety of simple to complex steel detail part configurations.
Candidates must be familiarized in Cadmium, Copper and Zinc/Nickel
plating applications, the application of Post Chromate Conversion
Coatings in both manual and tank processing, and methods of ferrous
cleaning and Passivation applications. Level 3 Plating Operators
shall be competent in all racking techniques and pre-cleaning
operations such as vapor degreasing and solvent cleaning. Operators
will be expected to perform mathematic calculations to determine
part surface area for the aid of plating applications, and will be
required to use measuring tools such as micrometers and Permascopes
to determine pre and post dimensions of part features. Candidates
must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong
accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates must have
the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced
production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with
presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and
company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to
represent the company in a positive manner. A Level 3 Plating
Operator candidate will be expected to perform a variety of tasks
which include but are not limited to: cleaning of plating equipment
and tooling, racking and unracking of parts for processing,
inspections of finished product, and provide guidance to other
lower level plating operators. As a condition of assignment, Level
3 Plating Operator candidates may be expected to process product
controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
and/or Export Administration Regulations. As such these candidates
may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, Legal
Permanent Residence or protected status as a Non-Citizen National
of the U.S. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: * Reviewing and
assimilating work instructions relating to racking, unracking,
cleaning, passivate, and plating operations. * Perform receiving
inspections (before processing) as needed and immediately report
any damage or discrepancy. * Perform Cadmium plate, Copper plate
and Zinc/Nickel plate process applications in accordance with
specification requirements. * Perform manual (localize touch up)
and tank process applications of Post Chromate (chromate conversion
coating) in accordance with specification requirements. * Gathers
supplies such as racks, tooling, baskets, carts (etc). * Racking of
production parts for cleaning, plating and passivate operations. *
Cleaning of production parts which include vapor degrease, solvent
cleaning, and ferrous (acid) cleaning. * Maintenance of racks and
racking implements (stripping and repair). * Pre and Post measuring
and calculations of part surfaces and features for the purposes of
control of dimensioned tolerances during plating applications. *
Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during
certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves,
hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety
directives and policy. * Will be exposed to chemicals/solvents and
occasional fumes, wet/humid conditions, and moderate noise level. *
Will at times require heavy lifting or use of mechanical hoist for
the aid in lifting objects. * Work closely with area leadership to
complete work and prioritize tasks. * Clean, organize and maintain
work area as prescribed by supervision. * Complete documentation,
counting of production parts, computer scanning, package to protect
and transport, and other assigned tasks. * Studies production
schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of
job assignment. * Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet
production schedules. * Requisitions plating materials and tooling
required to meet production goals. * Must be able to mentor and
train other employees. Required Skills: * Basic mathematic skills:
add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common
fractions and decimals. * Ability to stand for prolonged periods
with limited movement. * Good communication skills. * Ability to
work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills. *
Ability to successfully apply Cadmium plate, Copper plate, and
Zinc/Nickel plate to a wide variety of production aerospace parts
in accordance with Boeing, Military and other specifications. *
Ability to successfully perform Passivation process. * Demonstrate
various techniques in racking and plating applications to achieve
complete coverage (i.e. use of anodes, barrel plating, applied
method for high current density areas).
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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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is
$20 to $35 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 120 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.
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