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Checks & Straightening - Level 3 (1st Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, North Hollywood
Jul 30, 2025
Country United States of America State / County California City North Hollywood Division Aerostructures Company Klune North Hollywood Function Operations Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 18207 Company Profile 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 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 5000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China. Location Profile: Klune Industries was founded in 1972 in Southern California. More than forty years later, Klune Industries is a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries offering end-to-end solutions for aerospace and defense including sheet metal forming, machining, and assemblies. Klune Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in August, 2012. Position Summary: The Checks & Straightening- Level 3 Operator is an advanced-level role responsible for performing complex metal forming and straightening processes with limited supervision. This position requires expert knowledge of hand tools, strong troubleshooting abilities, and the ability to ensure parts meet customer and quality requirements. The Level 3 Operator also provides leadership and technical guidance to lower-level team members and serves as a key point of contact between the C&S team, engineering, and production management. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Perform advanced checks and straightening operations on aluminum, titanium, and steel components across various feature types (flat, angle, contour, etc.) while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Identify and resolve complex forming issues, including stress risers and potential non-conformances. Degree parts to meet specified angular tolerances. Provide guidance, support, and training to Level 1 and Level 2 operators. Perform first article inspections and support the development of new processes as needed. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. Required Skills: Must be able to perform hot straightening based on customer specifications Advanced knowledge of manual and powered hand tools, including wrenches, hammers (all types), protractors, lead bars (C&S), scales, and straight edges. Strong understanding of aluminum, titanium, and steel material properties. Ability to "degree" parts to meet angular tolerances. Skilled in reading and interpreting complex blueprints and specifications. Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in visual inspection and dimensional verification using feeler gauges, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools. Solid shop math skills. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Required Experience: 5+ years of experience Level of Education: GED or High School diploma preferred but not required. 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 $28.00 to $34.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly 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 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 104 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.