Shift: Day Shift, 4am-12:30pm

PURPOSE:

The Blender supports PCC Carson City’s casting operations by performing precision blending, contour correction, and surface finishing on raw castings using a variety of pneumatic and hand tools. This role focuses on restoring dimensional integrity, removing defects, and reshaping cast surfaces to meet drawing, RMS, and technique-card requirements. Working under general supervision, the Blender ensures castings conform to strict aerospace visual and dimensional quality standards while maintaining safe and efficient work practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Precision Blending & Surface Refinement

• Perform precision blending, smoothing, and contour correction to remove surface defects and restore geometry per blueprint requirements.
• Blend welded areas and excess metal to achieve uniform contours, correct profiles, and required RMS finish.
• Interpret blueprints and technique cards to determine blending specifications, tolerances, and acceptable surface conditions.
• Use burr guns, grinders, abrasive tools, and specialized finishing equipment to refine cast surfaces without introducing new defects.

Dimensional Inspection & Documentation

• Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, height gages, feeler gages, surface finish gages, and fixtures.
• Inspect blended surfaces for imperfections such as flow lines, fins, sinks, porosity, cracks, non-fill, and surface finish deviations.
• Verify that blending corrections maintain conformity to drawing tolerances.
• Ensure proper labeling and chain-of-custody practices for castings per QCP/OPC requirements.

Equipment Care & Tooling Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance on finishing equipment; recognize when belts, burrs, or collets need to be changed or sharpened.
• Adjust tools and equipment to ensure optimum running conditions.
• Safely handle all tools, dies, equipment, and forklifts as required.

Safety & Workflow Support

• Follow all plant and department safety rules and use required PPE.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Communicate production issues or workflow concerns to the supervisor.
• Notify supervisor when workload is low or materials are needed.

Team & Documentation

• Access and update production and quality systems to track work orders and part history.
• Interpret work instructions, process sheets, and quality control plans (QCPs).
• Train in standard operating procedures through verbal, written, and practical instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals and continuous improvement.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods during the shift.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds independently and using lifting devices for heavier materials or tooling.
• Good hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills required
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and work in various postures as needed to set up machines and inspect parts.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to metal, lubricants, noise, and moving equipment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing, metal finishing, grinding, precision blending or related work preferred; training is provided on the job.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technique cards, blueprints, and written instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Basic math skills and ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

BENEFITS:

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, based on performance.
• 80 hours of paid time off annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.

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.