Job Abstract

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.

Location Profile:

Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world's leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.

Position Summary:

Level one machinists/operators, under direct supervision, load and unload parts in operation of 2-5 axis CNC/Automated mill and lathe machine tools to produce complex machined aerospace parts. Level one machinists are responsible for in process inspection of machined product, which requires basic competencies in shop math, hand measuring tools and documentation. Level one machinists are responsible for some deburr operations as well as basic preventative machine maintenance, which includes coolant and lube levels and area cleanliness. Typically, 0-2 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate CNC mills and/or lathes
• Inspects produced components per blueprint using standard inspection techniques
• Loads/unloads parts in provided work holding method per setup
• Replaces broken cutting tools/inserts as needed
• Deburr parts as required
• Completes work order documentation in accordance with AS9100 quality standards
• Light Maintenance Duty of equipment

Required Skills:

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, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mathematical Skills:                                                

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Computer Skills:                                                      

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer use. Applicant should be familiar with CNC machining methods.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Frequently work near heavy machinery or equipment
• Demands of a manufacturing environment

Required Experience:

1-year minimum experience in industry or related field. Preferred certification in CNC operations.

Level of Education:

High school diploma/GED equivalent required. A minimum of at least 1 year experience in industry or related field.