Check & Straightening (2nd Shift)

Position Summary:

Level One – Under close supervision, the Checks & Straightening Level 1 will safely perform basic metal forming processes according to customer specifications.  This role requires a fundamental understanding of manual arbor press, hydraulic H presses, shrinker/stretcher machines, feeler gauges, straight edge, height gauge, indicator, micrometers, calipers, weights, materials i.e. aluminum, Titanium, Steel. Ideal candidates will have 0–3 years of experience and basic shop math skills.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under close supervision, safely perform basic metal forming operations while adhering to safety protocols and customer requirements.
• Use C/S methods for aluminum parts across various feature types (Flat, Angle, Contour etc.)
• Verify parts to traveler specified inspection method (Mylar, Template, Tool, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, organized work area throughout the shift.

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge of manual and powered hand tools, including wrenches, hammers (all types), protractor, lead bars(C/S), scales, straight edges.
• Familiarity with aluminum, titanium, and steel materials.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
• Basic visual inspection

Required Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in a similar role.

Level of Education:

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and other typical shop conditions
• Daily duties require:
  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, gripping, and operating hand or power tools.
  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 35 lbs.
• Onsite, consistent, and reliable attendance on your assigned shift

Business Profile: 

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5000 employees and has ambitious growth plans.  Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China. 

Location Profile:

Klune Industries was founded in 1972 in Southern California. More than forty years later, Klune Industries is a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries offering end-to-end solutions for aerospace and defense including sheet metal forming, machining, and assemblies. Klune Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in August, 2012.

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.