Maintenance / Facilities Engineer 1

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.

Job Description

Location Profile:

Located in Rialto, California, American Handforge specializes in forging Titanium, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and exotic alloys serving multiple markets including aerospace, defense, industrial, electronic, semiconductor, and nuclear industries.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance / Plant Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to maintenance, operations, environmental and safety, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. This position designs, coordinates, and obtains proper parts and materials to support maintenance operations and assists maintenance in a technical support role. Additionally, this role will lead facility and maintenance projects. As such, project management skills will frequently be needed to complete assigned tasks.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with and support PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and Company policies and procedures, as well as Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Comply with and support AS9100, SOX requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules, including EHS and Quality.
• Plan and execute CAPEX projects from proposal to completion, including budgeting, ROI calculation, timeline, resource coordination, etc.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and upgrade of the Preventive Maintenance Program along with a Critical Spares List.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and upgrade of the Maintenance Repair Procedures.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and upgrade of the Predictive Maintenance Program including Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, and Infrared Thermography. Provide monthly reports on activities.
• Support routine and preventive maintenance programs associated with pollution control equipment to comply with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• As needed, generate maintenance and project cost figures and provide monthly cost avoidance reports.
• Develop and maintain a list of “target” equipment with excessive maintenance costs. Determine the root cause and develop a plan to abate the problem. Monitor and report progress monthly.
• Train maintenance personnel in special maintenance procedures.
• Lead improvement projects from start to completion
• Effectively manage projects, to include personnel and contract resources
• Develops cost reduction pipeline projects.
• Conducts daily plant walkthroughs, identifying maintenance issues, coordinating with operations leadership and maintenance on needed repairs and tasks.
• Prepare daily and weekly status reports for management review of current improvement projects and maintenance concerns.
• Conducts audits of energy control diagrams and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures for equipment.
• Provides technical assistance for maintenance and shop employees on engineering issues.
• Provides machinery breakdown, troubleshooting and response assistance.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of basic hydraulics and electrical
• Computer knowledge: Intermediate to advanced use of CAD (AutoCAD, Solid works, etc.), MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and machinery function.
• Ability to effectively organize and coordinate maintenance projects.
• Ability to read and interpret Blueprints and schematics
• Ability to analytically and rationally make decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to effectively document maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Team Player
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to support a 24 / 7 operation.
  
  

Experience & Education

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 1+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $71,300.00 to $89,100.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.