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Operations Supervisor - Machining

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Woodinville
6525 240th Street Southeast (Show on map)
Oct 01, 2025
Country United States of America State / County Washington City Woodinville Division EPD Company University Swaging Function Operations Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 19012 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. Job Description Business Profile: Since the early days of aviation, PCC has worked closely with our customers to develop and specify the best products for their applications. We've created new materials, designs, and manufacturing practices to satisfy an ever changing industry. PCC engineered product applications include all wing/fuselage structural parts; engine lock-plates/bracketry; complete passenger/exit doors; major flap support and actuation structures; spars, skins, and bulkheads; swaged control rods, cables, and actuation and flight control assemblies; and complex latches, quick release BALL-LOK pins, and specialized fasteners. Location Profile: Now part of PCC's Engineered Products Division, University Swaging is a unique machining, swaging, and assembly center providing the industry's most technologically advanced structural and kinematic control rod assemblies, flight control mechanisms, and swaged cable assemblies. Founded in 1947, the company was purchased by Primus in 2000, and before the close of the decade, expanded more than twofold into a new 110,000 square foot facility. The company's success can be attributed to continuity of leadership and a strong vision for growth of capabilities and products. Today the site benefits from shared opportunities and cooperation with KaliStrut Aerospace, which has also maintained a leading market position in the area of metallic rods for more than 35 years. Recent engineering projects include pylon struts, interior tie rods, hold open rods, flight control rods, wing-to-body fairing support rods, door mechanisms and rods, and structural support rods for Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Gulfstream. Precision Castparts Corp. acquired Primus International in August, 2011. Position Summary: The Operations Supervisor - Machining is responsible for managing all aspects of machining aerospace components for various flight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of producing accurate flight components enabling first article success, high quality and on time delivery of tight tolerance high value parts. This position will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe aerospace flight. The position requires cooperation and interaction with other members of the management team, including, Purchasing, Maintenance, Contracts, Production Operations, as well as, customer and regulatory agency representatives. This role will report to the Plant Manager. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Oversee the day to day operations of the machine shop and equipment Responsible for establishing and supporting all plant safety initiatives Implementing quality improvement activities Plan and manage daily throughput and productivity metrics Support design for manufacturing and provide job planning estimates Maintain machine shop schedule to ensure meeting customer expectations Collaborate with team members to address capacity and scheduling conflicts Process improvement specifically to reduce setup times and machining times Maintain configuration control on files and job records Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements and processes Provide continued training and skills development for team members, and mentor early career team member Communicate with team members in all areas providing schedule status and updates Maintain machine shop organization, safety and cleanliness Create and drive 6s method to increase efficiency, improve production control, improve teamwork and better safety Perform other duties as assigned Required Skills/Experience: 5 years related experience and 5+ years in a leadership role Experience with setup and operation of conventional, CNC mills and lathes Excellent blue print reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard Knowledge of proper cutter selection with appropriate materials Excellent communication skills with a strong customer focus A continuous improvement mindset Clear understanding of production versus development environments Fluent in use of precision hand tools Familiar with use of personal computers Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel alloys, and titanium Tooling and fixture design Knowledge CAD/CAM tools Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware Knowledge and understanding of CMM programming/operation Outside processing knowledge Ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skill levels Experience machining tight tolerance, high value components Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates Growth Mindset All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $88,700.00 to $115,000.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under 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, as 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.