Maintenance/Facilities Technician - Day Shift
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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 Located in Kent 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, elastomeric, intumescent, 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:The Level 3 Facilities Technician shall be familiar with all operating systems including shot peening machinery and equipment maintenance, paint component mixing systems, HVAC systems, air compressors and dryers, and rectifier systems, to name a few. Facilities technicians at this level will be expected to perform welding applications such as MIG welding, and will provide for special tooling concepts and fabrications. Other responsibilities will include maintenance and installation of monitoring and control equipment such as temperature controls, metering systems, electrical heating and timer systems for production tanks. A Level 3 Facilities Technician will be expected to mentor and train lower-level technicians, facilitate, and give direction for the Facilities department based on production needs. 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. Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule and could include on call for plant production emergencies on a rotating schedule.
- Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Wear and maintain proper personal protective equipment ( PPE ) and follow all required safety procedures.
- Safely operates facilities equipment such as power tools, hoists, cranes, forklifts, and scissor lifts.
- Complete knowledge and maintenance of entire facilities systems including powder coating system, In-line paint mixing system, vapor degreaser, solvent distiller system, HVAC systems, plating/anodize rectifier systems, processing tank electric heater and timer systems, shot peen machines, and NDT on-demand hot water system.
- Operation of production facilities equipment including ovens, dryer and oven controls, immersion tanks and controls, air compressors, and paint booths and make-up air units.
- Orders and inventories materials, tools, accessories, and parts to support production facility departments, machinery, and equipment.
- Rack and special tooling fabrication.
- Performs Stick, MIG and TIG welding.
- Operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
- Performs equipment maintenance on such items as air compressors
- Performs plumbing and maintenance to facilities water piping systems.
- Knowledge and performance of electrical work to facilities and machinery.
- Perform repairs and service maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Studies production schedules and estimates repair and work completion to better schedule around production.
- Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
- Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
- Will at times require heavy lifting or use of mechanical hoist for the aid in lifting objects.
- Operators will be exposed to various cleaning and production chemicals-odors and occasional fumes, wet-humid conditions ( indoors ), outside weather conditions, and moderate noise level.
Required Skills:
- Basic Mig welding & metal fabrication skill sets
- Ability to use several different types of power tools. Drills, Saws, Grinders , Drill press, Sanders, Plasma cutter, all hand tools as well.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
- Must be detail oriented and quick learner. Organizational skill set is a must.
- Good communicator with ability to represent the Company in a positive manner.
- Excellent vision, including normal color vision.
- Basic computer skills, phone apps and email are a requirement
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter and ability to work alone or as a member of a team, and good cooperative skills.
- Ability to direct, train, and mentor lower-level employees.
- Ability to apply basic mathematic skill sets – Tape measurements adding and subtracting.
- Understanding of Industrial facility layouts including - electrical panels, overhead sprinkler water systems, pneumatics, roll up doors, lighting, and ensuring a secure facility during plant closure and open start up procedures.
Required Experience:
- Typically, 3-5 years of Industrial Maintenance Experience
Level of Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Shift:
- Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm
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 $29 to $39 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 companys 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.
