Thermal Spray Operator

Thermal Sprayer Level 2 – Tulsa, OK
Company Profile:
Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries. PCC is a high quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the markets in which it serves. The company has a history of superior earnings growth and was the fourth best performing stock in the S&P 500 during the last decade, up 1580%.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over $10 billion publicly traded company (NYSE: PCP) employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffet, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Mr. Buffet stated, “I’ve admired PCC’s operation for a long time. For good reasons, it is the supplier of choice for the world’s aerospace industry, one of the largest sources of American exports. Berkshire’s Board of Directors is proud that PCC has joined Berkshire.”
“We are very pleased to be joining forces with Berkshire Hathaway,” said Mark Donegan, PCC’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We see a unique alignment between Warren’s management and investment philosophy and how we manage PCC for the long-term. We believe that as part of Berkshire Hathaway, PCC will be exceptionally well-positioned to support our customers’ needs into the future. This transaction offers compelling and immediate value for our shareholders, and allows PCC’s employees to continue to operate in the same manner that has generated many years of exceptional service and performance to our customers.”
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 6000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Businesses within PCC Aerostructures include Primus International, SPS Aerostructures, Centra, Avibank and AVK, Klune, ProCoat, Southwest United Industries, Progressive Incorporated, Synchronous, Andrews Laser Works, and Kalistrut. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China.
Location Profile:
Southwest United Industries Tulsa operates from a 100,000 square feet modern and well-maintained facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Former headquarters for Southwest United Industries (prior to acquisition), the site offers single source metal finishing for newly manufactured parts and for repair and overhaul applications.
Services include:
• Anodizing
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Painting
• Plating
• Shot Peening
• Thermal Spray
• Machining/Grinding
Southwest United Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in December, 2012.
Position Summary:
The selected candidate will be able to perform the full range of thermal spray operations while insuring quality of work performed meets customer expectations.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Receive work instructions for the job and ensure that the parts have been properly masked. In some cases, masking, blasting or blending may be required.
• Pull tooling and materials required for thermal spray application.
• Perform the setup of equipment, tooling and materials for each project with minimal supervision.
• Set the parameters and pressures to operate the thermal spray equipment. Enter basic instructions to the robotic equipment and performs limited applications.
• Apply thermal spray coating to the full range of jobs/part, including domes and valves, and ensure the quality of each job.
• Complete the work instruction sheet to record the work performed and to verify the part quantities.
• Assist with other duties as directed by the department supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards throughout department and work facility
• Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material.
• Actively promote safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action.
Required Skills:
• Self-motivated and ability to work well with others.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics programming.
• Use micrometers and calipers and any other measuring devices.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
Required Experience:
• 3+ years of experience in thermal spray techniques.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
Level of Education:
• General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.