Thread Roll Machine Operator

PCC Mason, located just north of Cincinnati, OH is an advanced manufacturing center of excellence for Precision Castparts Corporation's Fasteners Division focused on developing innovative production capabilities used in the manufacturing of aerospace fasteners.

The primary responsibilities of the Thread Roll Machine Operator focus on the setup, running, monitoring & troubleshooting of high-volume fastener manufacturing machines/processes such as flat die thread rolling, drill & broach & fillet roll machines within a highly automated aerospace fastener manufacturing line.

Applicants should be very hands on with good mechanical aptitude & attention to detail. Prior manufacturing experience in high volume fastener or other tight tolerance manufacturing processes is required. Experience and familiarity with forming processes such as flat die & planetary thread rolling, cold heading and/or other forming/forging processes is highly desired. Applicants should demonstrate strong initiative and basic math skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work safely by adhering to relevant Environmental, Safety & Health (EH&S) procedures & proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Set up and operate machines that automatically perform multi-operations.
• Perform first piece and in-process inspections with visual & other inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, etc. to ensure adherence to quality specifications.
• Adjust machine setup/controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations as well as ensure parts produced are within specifications.
• Detect machine malfunctions and verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
• Read blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
• Perform developmental set-ups and prototyping on new parts.
• Repair, maintain, and/or replace tooling when worn, broken or out of tolerance.
• Remove tooling from machines when production runs are finished.
• Use forklift and hand truck to bring and remove supplies as needed.

Required Skills

• Ability to setup & maintain high precision CNC/PLC forming & machining centers with very high degree of repeatability by following standard work instructions.
• Adjust machine setups, offsets & change tooling as required to ensure compliance to product & quality requirements.
• Ability to set up in-process inspection equipment such as Force monitors (Marposs), touch probes, etc., interpret results and determine response actions.
• Ability to multitask & keep multiple machines running concurrently to specifications.
• Familiarity with shop floor ERP systems to correctly interpret work orders.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Work in a team environment, i.e. follow instructions and assist others as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or GED with experience or vocational/technical certification required. Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years CNC/PLC machine tool experience; experience with thread rolling machinery such as SACMA Ingramatic, Waterbury, Reed, Hartford or cold heading machinery, such as National, Carlo Salvi etc. in a fast-paced environment is highly preferred.
• Prior experience of operating FANUC robots will be a plus.
• Machine Tool Knowledge: Familiarity with using and programming manual, semi-automated, or automated tools and machines (such as lathes and grinders).
• Precision Skills: Ability to use precision tools (e.g., calipers) to take accurate measurements.
• Material Understanding: Knowledge of the properties of metal and other materials.
• Blueprint Reading: Capability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours or more per day.
• Frequent lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Fast-paced environment, subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and/or adjust equipment.
• Moderate reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping, and grasping.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed work boots or shoes.

Location Profile

PCC Masonis part of Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC). Located in West Chester Township, OH, PCC Mason was established in 2019 as PCC Fastener Division's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. PCC Mason strives to design, develop & implement highly automated and intelligent advanced manufacturing processes for high volume aerospace fastener manufacturing throughout PCC's fastener manufacturing divisions & plants.

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 markets.

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 markets we serve.

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.