Maintenance Tech Level 3

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.

Level Three: Level three maintenance technicians work under minimal supervision to perform turret/spindle alignments; PM tasks such as troubleshoot lubrication system, hydraulics, bar feeders, etc.; troubleshoot controls, issues, etc.; able to diagnose and repair most any NC mechanical issues; pull and replace ball screws, hydraulic and pneumatic issues. Able to complete any task given related to facility maintenance demonstrating expertise in plumbing and general carpentry and numerous tasks involved in facility related issues. Demonstrating the ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, while serving as either a mechanical or technical subject matter expert.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.

• Diagnose and repair most any CNC mechanical issues such as turret and spindle alignments, pull and replace ball screws, hydraulic & pneumatic issues, and most any mechanical issues.
• Electrical: Able to read and understand electrical drawings ladder logic/relay logic and use in troubleshooting.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) according to schedule
• Able to identify electrical components such as relays, micro-switches and proximity sensors.
• Able to read and understand electronic drawings and use this information and troubleshoot various types of machines such as CNC lathes and mills, induction heaters and laser markers.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose any NC control or servo drive issues.
• Interface with manufacturers on line tech support when needed
• Check functionality of machines worked after repair, maintenance and installation
• Assist with rebuilds of spindle stators, axis linear guides, and ball screws
• Perform carpentry work on permanent structures, office partition, panels, floors, office, etc.
• Perform facility work on roof, electrical, waste area, and HVAC areas
• Plan sequence of work operations to rebuild and functionality check all types of precision built power machines tools (NC, lathes etc.)
• Plan, layout and fabricate replacement parts for major rebuilding of precision built machine tools where set up and operation of basic machine tools to exacting tolerances is required
• Fit and scrape bearings, fit and align spindles, columns, knees, tailstocks, ways and tables individually and in relation to each other.
• Perform good housekeeping practices

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• The ability to read and write English
• A high level competence in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals
• A high level knowledge of hand tools and mechanical aptitude
• A high level knowledge of part holding methods and procedures
• A high level knowledge NC equipment and controls
• The ability to interact with computers and CNC controls at a high level
• The ability to interact and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems at high level
• The ability to read electrical and machine drawings and diagrams at high level
• The ability to perform complex Preventive Maintenance (PM) for all NC, lathes, etc. following equipment checklists and run a PM report with ball bar diagram
• Ability to lead and instruct low level maintenance technicians

Required Experience:

• This position requires basic experience working with mechanical processes and methods such as hand tools, and light equipment such as saws, drills and pneumatic tools.
• 6 - 10 years of recent and relevant work experience

Level of Education:

• High School diploma or GED is expected
• CNC Maintenance training and certification

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

N-Never, O-Occasionally (<20%), F-Frequently (20%-80%), C-constantly (>80%)