Mechanical Engineering Co-op
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.
Position Summary
Co-Op assignments available in Henderson NV and Morgantown PA
The co-op will perform engineering duties associated with providing mechanical engineering support which may include: maintenance, equipment / designs / purchases, modifications troubleshooting problems, failure analysis and overview of mechanical systems.
Objectives - the intern will understand the following;
Providing support and accepting project assignments (design, maintenance, repair, improvement and modification of melt shop and raw material plant equipment in the following areas: * Specific detailed co-op projects will be assigned and agreed upon with co-op student in advance
Power/Motion transmission (gear boxes, drives, screw jacks, couplings, etc.)
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Vacuum pumps and components (valves, seals, etc.)
- Structural fabrications (i.e., decks, supports, etc.)
- Designs/Sketches of parts/components
- Safety and Environmental projects
- Lubrication requirements, techniques, and product selections
- Material handling systems
- Cooling water systems
- Furnace pumps
- Shears
Develops project design strategy within financial budget guidelines.
- Submit design to vendors for quoting.
- Develop budget for submittal with a capital proposal.
Ability to handle multiple priorities/assignments and responsibilities simultaneously.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Enrolled in a 4 year college Mechanical Engineer program
- MUST be able to commit to 6months
- A GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Must be capable of working in a group
- Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds if needed
- Must be able to think quickly and take action
- TIMET is an EOE