Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
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.
Mission To produce radiographs to customer and PCC specifications for evaluation of castings.
Principal Accountabilities Setup Objective: to accurately set up castings for radiography.
Essential Job Functions
Checks routing to determine x-ray needs on parts.
Reviews Technique Cards to determine setup requirements, including x-ray techniques, part positions and film requirements based on Techniques Cards.
Sets up additional radiographs of defect areas not covered by Technique Cards.
Prepares daily film requests for darkroom based on production schedules and Technique Cards.
Sets up castings on tables in x-ray machines including fixturing, placement of film cassettes, and placement of nameplate identification and penetrameters on film; sets exposures.
Determines priority of radiographs to be taken.
Other (Marginal) Job Functions
Visually inspects castings for dirt, penetrant, etc.
X-Ray Operation Objective: to effectively and accurately operate x-ray machines and produce radiographs within customer specifications.
Essential Job Functions
Operates x-ray machine control panels and equipment to take multiple views of castings, adjusting radiographic variables such as tube height, voltage and exposure times within customer specifications.
Regularly conducts more than one radiographic examination concurrently, and is expected to be able to operate all machines.
Removes table from machine, takes film cassettes to darkroom for processing.
After darkroom processing, checks samples of radiographs on each casting for clarity, coverage, density and sensitivity; makes changes within customer and PCC specifications; records any changes made; reshoots films when needed.
Completes logs and records.
Meets all production and quality standards.
Safety Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices; to comply with PCC radiation safety practices.
Essential Job Functions
Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
Safely operates all equipment and tools.
Identifies and reports safety problems.
Other (Marginal) Accountabilities
Performs other tasks as directed, including darkroom and other x-ray department personnel activities.
Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery
x-ray machines
hoists
pallet jacks
penetrators
styrofoam blocks
wooden wedges and blocks
straps and chains
clamps
high intensity film viewing light
lead back-ups
densitometers
levels, protractors, rulers, tape measure, angle finders
film processor
film cassettes
fixtures
calculators
cameras (35 mm, box and Polaroid) NDTE departments only
Training
Training is provided on the job.
Radiography Level 1 Courses must be completed
Radiographer Level 1 Certification must be completed.
Must re‑certify - Level 1 every three years.
Qualifications
Previous radiographic experience and knowledge of basic radiographic techniques is preferred OR an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
High school graduation of GED. (necessary for NDT certification)
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Ability to read, follow and interpret Technique Cards, Quality Control Manuals and other technical specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Export Control
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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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.
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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.
Mission To produce radiographs to customer and PCC specifications for evaluation of castings.
Principal Accountabilities Setup Objective: to accurately set up castings for radiography.
Essential Job Functions
Checks routing to determine x-ray needs on parts.
Reviews Technique Cards to determine setup requirements, including x-ray techniques, part positions and film requirements based on Techniques Cards.
Sets up additional radiographs of defect areas not covered by Technique Cards.
Prepares daily film requests for darkroom based on production schedules and Technique Cards.
Sets up castings on tables in x-ray machines including fixturing, placement of film cassettes, and placement of nameplate identification and penetrameters on film; sets exposures.
Determines priority of radiographs to be taken.
Other (Marginal) Job Functions
Visually inspects castings for dirt, penetrant, etc.
X-Ray Operation Objective: to effectively and accurately operate x-ray machines and produce radiographs within customer specifications.
Essential Job Functions
Operates x-ray machine control panels and equipment to take multiple views of castings, adjusting radiographic variables such as tube height, voltage and exposure times within customer specifications.
Regularly conducts more than one radiographic examination concurrently, and is expected to be able to operate all machines.
Removes table from machine, takes film cassettes to darkroom for processing.
After darkroom processing, checks samples of radiographs on each casting for clarity, coverage, density and sensitivity; makes changes within customer and PCC specifications; records any changes made; reshoots films when needed.
Completes logs and records.
Meets all production and quality standards.
Safety Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices; to comply with PCC radiation safety practices.
Essential Job Functions
Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
Safely operates all equipment and tools.
Identifies and reports safety problems.
Other (Marginal) Accountabilities
Performs other tasks as directed, including darkroom and other x-ray department personnel activities.
Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery
x-ray machines
hoists
pallet jacks
penetrators
styrofoam blocks
wooden wedges and blocks
straps and chains
clamps
high intensity film viewing light
lead back-ups
densitometers
levels, protractors, rulers, tape measure, angle finders
film processor
film cassettes
fixtures
calculators
cameras (35 mm, box and Polaroid) NDTE departments only
Training
Training is provided on the job.
Radiography Level 1 Courses must be completed
Radiographer Level 1 Certification must be completed.
Must re‑certify - Level 1 every three years.
Qualifications
Previous radiographic experience and knowledge of basic radiographic techniques is preferred OR an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
High school graduation of GED. (necessary for NDT certification)
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Ability to read, follow and interpret Technique Cards, Quality Control Manuals and other technical specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Export Control
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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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.
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