Material Handler (2nd Shift)

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.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time), Monday - Friday. ***

Business Profile:

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all 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 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.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time), Monday - Friday. ***

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, Material Handlers move material throughout the facility, labs and warehouse, either manually or using equipment such as trucks or forklifts. Material handlers move samples to and from designated pick up and drop off bins throughout the facility.

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's Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC 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.
• Physically locate, identify, properly scan and move product into the appropriate stations. The key indicators of success are "done" bins are empty, meaning the parts have moved on to the next station, and the dispatch list shows little to no variation from expected "days in operations".
• Monitor bins multiple times throughout the workday to ensure timely processing.
• Match test material with test bags, must sign off to confirm this action.
• Identify with DTC sample ID as required, for example micros & macros.
• Move materials to and from loading docks, storage areas, fabrication and test lab areas.
• Scan and record test sample locations in the Shot (cutting / machining / heat treat) and Test Labs (Chemical, Mechanical and Metallurgical labs) to capture progress.
• Ensure all material moves across the shop floor and test labs, ensuring jobs are not missed and that deadlines are met. If a deadline is at risk, raise this issue to your supervisor immediately.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment to move samples.
• Pull inventory and move stock and other materials to fulfill orders.
• Unload product deliveries from vehicles and stock them.
• Identify product that needs to be matched and moved.
• Assist in locating jobs.
• Assist in development and implementation of new or improved production control systems.
• Ability to identify quality issues and correct them on the fly.
• Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs.
• Enter production information into the ERP system on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of scheduling systems, inventory management and capacity planning practices, TOC and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, suppliers and guests.
• Punctual, strong work ethic as the entire production and testing process relies on this position.
• Physically demanding role, requires constant motion.
• Ability to constantly work through computer lists, moving product and thinking about the process flow and the best way to move product across the shop and test labs.
• Able to effectively use computer systems, scanners, barcoding, Excel and other programs.
• Effective inter-personal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective organizational skills.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership and positively models' culture.

Experience & Education:

• High school graduate, or GED equivalent, is required.
• 1+ years related experience is required.
• Experience in a destructive lab environment is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, and machine shop is highly preferred but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time), Monday - Friday. ***

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.

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.