PCC Mason is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Lab Technician to join our Second Shift team.

The Quality Lab Technician will start initially on first shift for training purposes and transition soon afterwards to the Second Shift. Following the successful completion of training, the Quality Lab Technician will be responsible for carrying out regular duties during Second Shift.

The Quality Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting Quality Assurance inspections & evaluations such as measurement gauging, metallography, visual evaluation & mechanical testing on aerospace fasteners to ensure the product meets all required specifications & customer specific requirements.

Duties will also include conducting routine Quality inspections throughout production, including in-process and final inspections. During these inspections, a variety of material characterization equipment & precision measuring tools will be used to ensure that the products follow manufacturing & Quality specifications. Metallurgical test samples will be prepared for all analysis in the lab, as well as evaluating samples for defects and operating mechanical testing machines. Dimensional gaging equipment calibration and performing plant workstation audits will also be done as required.

Applicants should have some manufacturing or machine shop experience. Applicants should demonstrate strong initiative as well as aptitude for mathematics and good mechanical abilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform metallographic inspections by use and operation of equipment such as rotary cut off saws, mounting, polishing machines & optical microscopes.
• Perform mechanical & chemical composition testing using equipment such as tensile, fatigue testing machines & composition analyzers.
• Perform quality audits and process control during production runs such as size checks, heat treat evaluations, hardness testing, etc.
• Accurately record and report inspection data in quality management systems (QMS) and production routers.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming parts and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Log incoming production, maintain traceability & maintain records of accepted/rejected products.
• Support Non-destructive Testing and evaluating results.
• Daily calibrations/checks of production & inspection gauges.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintenance functions in the lab.
• Preparation and use of acids/etchants and other chemical solutions for metallurgical inspections.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by manager or quality engineer.

Required Skills

• Work safely to meet or exceed production and quality standards.
• Adjust effectively to business and team changes required to meet business and customer demands.
• Able to use precision measuring instruments, metallurgical test equipment or other devices where interpretation is required.
• Understanding of basic math calculations
• Understanding of unit of measure
• Computer literate

Desired Skills

• Highly organized, self-motivated individuals who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• NDT inspection level 2 or above certification highly desirable.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.
• Proven reasoning ability.
• Ability to perform duties in manufacturing environment which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures.
• Knowledge of the Aerospace industry.
• Has Quality Management system involvement with performing Audits.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a quality inspection role within aerospace, automotive, or precision manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in using and operating metallographic/mechanical testing or gauging equipment preferred.
• Prior experience or skill in visual inspection of high precision products & attention to detail.
• Able to use various analytical equipment, tools and instruments as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (30) pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis.
• Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials.
• Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
• Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
• Must be able to wear all the required Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with shift differential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career development and training opportunities

Business Profile

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven spanets.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver to our customers the best value in the spanets we serve.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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.