Manufacturing Technician

PURPOSE:

The Manufacturing Technician supports PCC Carson City's aerospace manufacturing operations by performing production activities within Foundry, Investment Casting, and Heat Treat operations. This role supports the production of precision aerospace castings by assisting with material movement, equipment operation, process execution, product handling, and quality verification activities.

The Manufacturing Technician develops knowledge across multiple manufacturing processes and serves as a versatile production resource capable of supporting various operational needs while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in several critical manufacturing processes that support the production of aerospace components.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ALL LEVELS)

Production Operations

• Perform manufacturing and production activities in accordance with established work instructions, process specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support production operations within Foundry, Investment Casting, and Heat Treat departments as assigned.
• Operate department-specific equipment and tools following established procedures and training requirements.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and transport materials, tooling, and products throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor production processes and notify supervision of unusual conditions, equipment concerns, or quality issues.

Product Handling & Quality

• Maintain lot traceability and product identification throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform basic visual inspections and quality verification activities.
• Follow established product handling requirements to prevent damage and maintain product integrity.
• Complete production documentation, records, and system transactions accurately.
• Support quality initiatives and comply with customer and company requirements.

Equipment & Process Support

• Perform routine equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance activities as assigned.
• Assist with equipment setups, changeovers, and production preparation activities.
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, and work areas in clean and organized condition.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all plant and department safety procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain work areas in accordance with 6S standards.
• Identify and report safety concerns, hazards, or equipment issues.
• Participate in safety training and compliance activities.

Team Support

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and team members.
• Support departmental productivity, throughput, and delivery objectives.
• Adapt to changing production priorities and operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 35 pounds independently; heavier items require assistance or lifting devices.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with exposure to heat, dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying production conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely perform assigned job duties.
• Ability to work around furnaces, casting equipment, industrial machinery, and material handling equipment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, foundry, heat treat, or aerospace environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multiple manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, routers, and production documentation.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified preferred.

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.