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Lathe Operator I - 2nd/3rd Shift (M-TH) 4 - 10 Hour Shifts

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
Nov 06, 2025
Country

United States of America


State / County

Kentucky


City

Wilder


Division

Fasteners



Company

Andrews Laser Works


Function

Operations


Workplace Type

On-Site


Position type

Full Time









Opportunity ID


19490



Company Profile

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries. PCC is a high quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the markets in which it serves.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over $10 billion company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffet, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.



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 our customers the best value in the markets we serve.



Location Profile

Located in Wilder, KY and founded in 1946, Andrews Laser Works specializes in the fabrication of complex assemblies from Inconel, steel, aluminum, and titanium sheet with a core competency in aero engine brackets and components. Utilizing laser cutting, machining, forming, stamping, welding, & assembly processes, the company transforms sheet metal into complex, tight-tolerance brackets for aircraft engines. With an ever-changing aerospace industry in which customers continually ask suppliers to integrate and innovate, Andrews Laser Works is responding to the challenge.

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.



Job Description

Level one Lathe and Turning Operators, under direct supervision, load and unload parts in operation of 3-5 axis CNC mill and lathe machine cells to produce complex machined aerospace parts. Operators are responsible for in process inspection of machined product, which requires basic competencies in shop math, hand measuring tools and documentation. Responsible for some deburr operations as well as basic preventative machine maintenance, which includes coolant and lube levels and area cleanliness. Typically 0-2 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
  • Load and unload product to be machined in a number of fixtures and operations.
  • Protect machines and machined product by following processes and procedures such as part loading, being in control of the machine, and safely transporting product over short distances.
  • Perform and record in process inspection actions such as measuring and validating part features in light of customer supplied dimensional tolerances and specifications.
  • Perform basic deburr operations such as edge breaking and light surface blending using a number of deburr tools and media.
  • Interact with production tracking tools such as Labor Track and Shop Trak to charge time to job orders and claim parts at the end of the shift.


Experience & Education

Required Experience:

  • This position requires basic experience working with mechanical processes and methods such as hand tools, and light equipment such as saws, drills and pneumatic tools.
  • 0-2 years of experience

Level of Education:

  • GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.


Required Skills

  • The ability to read and write English.
  • An introductory competence in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals.
  • A basic knowledge of inspection tools and their proper use.
  • A basic knowledge of hand tools and mechanical application regarding nuts and bolts.
  • A basic knowledge of part holding methods and procedures.
  • A basic knowledge of deburr tools and methods.
  • The ability to interact with computers and CNC controls at a basic level.


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk, stand, crawl, and climb in industrial environments for extended periods.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, and safety shoes.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds occasionally.

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