Maintenance Mechanic III - Precision Castparts Corp. - Kent, WA

Location Profile:
Located in Kent Washington, GCM North American Aerospace develops and produces machined parts and assemblies for aerospace and commercial markets in the United States, and Internationally. Their key customers are Boeing, Gulfstream, and Spirit. The company also provides small to large machined parts, and sheet metal details.

GCM North American Aerospace was founded in 1978, and was later sold to Klune Industries in 2011, which PCC eventually acquired in July 2012. The acquisition of Klune Industries expanded PCC’s reach into the widely fragmented Aerostructures market. Staffed with 164 employees, the facility generates quarterly revenue of $13.5 million.

Position Summary:
Performs routine maintenance and repair of CNC and other metal cutting and forming machines and similar shop mechanical equipment. Conducts routine, periodic or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment. Uses hand and power tools. Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment. Coordinates major servicing with machine manufacturers as needed. Uses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, service manuals, drawings, and specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:
Plan and prioritize routine maintenace and repair activities

Distribute daily and weekly work orders to Maintenance Mechanics 1 and 2 prioritize routine maintenace and repair activities

In addition to routine maintenance, perform complex repairs as needed; Monitor and schedule recommended servicing and coordinates machine down-time with production supervision

Oversee and manage inventory levels of common replacement parts, forecasts needs, and coordinates replacement with Purchasing as needed

Review log books for proper and accurate entries; Review logs for patterns that may indicate deeper maintenance issues; Plan, schedule, and coordianate significant repairs

Oversee and train Maintenance Mechanics 1 and 2 in proper maintenance of machines, pallets, tool carousels, and surrounding are cleanliness and order

May occasionally perform special projects; Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills:
Familiar with hand-held tools such as drills; Able to operate drill press, drill jig, mill, lathe, and planes when required

Blueprint reading, basic shop math, General Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T); Familiar with metric and English systems

General Tier II level aerospace machining and assembly concepts

Good manual dexterity with ability to maintain close tolerances

Capable of using a variety of manufacturing tools and measuring devices

Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn and, as required, help and/or train others

Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent

10+ years Aerospace or mechanical experience preferred

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.