Maintenance Engineer

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.

PURPOSE:

Provide engineering support and project management to major maintenance and capital improvement projects related to the Grafton facility buildings and plant equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Produce accurate and timely engineering calculations
• Ability to produce conceptual designs and/or design drawings and specifications for plant or outside vendor fabrications for operational requirements or projects
• Provide clear and thorough CAD drawings
• Manage budget, schedule, subcontractors, and internal personnel for capital projects, as well as major repairs and upgrades.
• Evaluate safety requirements and regulatory compliance of designs
• Serve as an information resource to maintenance personnel
• Develop and execute capital projects encompassing the acquisition and installation of new equipment, as well as retrofits and upgrades to existing systems.
• Evaluate current maintenance and inspection practices and implement improvements to enhance safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on facility equipment and develop comprehensive long-term repair plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-5 years of experience in plant operations or maintenance
• Knowledge of fabrication and maintenance shop practices
• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with measuring tools
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3-D Drawing Software (AutoDesk Inventor Preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good communication and organization skills

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate in confined spaces, or at heights of over 90 feet, or in dirty, wet, cold or hot conditions for extended periods
• Able to climb ladders, navigate narrow catwalks, and work in tight spaces
• Proficient with use of computer applications

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under the 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, or 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.