Maintenance Technician - South Gate, Ca

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.

Business Profile: 

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines.  Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate, Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services and heat treat capability.                  

Position Summary:

Maintenance Technicians work under direct supervision and perform duties such as draining fluids, changing belts, and performing miscellaneous general maintenance tasks on manual and NC machines while demonstrating the ability to properly use basic mechanical hand tools, e.g., wrenches, etc. The ideal candidate has experience and evidence of strong mechanical aptitude.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Ensures that assigned machinery is kept in good working condition using preventive maintenance procedures and in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
• Inspects equipment for broken or loose safety cables, bolts, nuts, sprints, wedges and shims. Repair or replace any parts found to be unacceptable.
• Check lubricators on the compressed air lines from the water separators in the compressed air supply lines.
• Checks the level of hydraulic oil reservoir, adds oil as needed, checks for oil leaks on hydraulic lines and fixes accordingly.
• Checks on furnaces and associated equipment following work order procedures.
• Rectifies faults and problems reported by production department.
• Carries out necessary repairs to the furnace linings.
• Assists contractors with installations.
• Disassembles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts in hydraulic equipment such as valves, motors, cylinders and pumps; conditioning equipment such as grinding and abrasive blast machines; mobile hydraulic equipment; and other plant equipment as designated by supervisor.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Daily inspection and record keeping of various pieces of plant equipment.
• Changes or recharges batteries, and water pumps, hydraulic hoses and other parts.
• Repairs universal joint bearings, radiators, and changes seals on hydraulic cylinders.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjusts.
• Keeps machinery areas clean.
• Must be familiar with electrical principles including but not limited to: AC/DC Voltage, Amperage, Resistance, Continuity, Capacitance, and Grounding
• Must be familiar with industrial electronics including but not limited to: contactors, limit switches, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, resolvers, and encoders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, such as safety rules and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be familiar with and be able to use some of the most important equipment in the shop.