Darkroom Operator - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

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.

MISSION:

To provide film for radiographers and operate darkroom process equipment to develop exposed film for evaluation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Film Orders

Objective: to accurately fill film orders requested by radiographers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reviews film orders, including size, type and number of cassettes.
• Loads film into cassettes; puts cassettes in pass box when completed; unloads cassettes.
• Cuts and tapes special film.
• Maintains film inventory records; orders film or notifies supervisor to order film.
• Maintains film cassettes; replaces or repairs worn cassettes. (LSBO, TBO only)

• Darkroom Processing

Objective: to process film and maintain proper chemistry in processor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Tests chemical replenishment rates, and water and/or chemical temperatures to assure compliance with specifications; accurately records results.
• Processes test film to assure proper operation and processing time of industrial processor.
• Performs minor cleaning of processor. (LSBO, TBO only)
• Removes jammed film from processor as needed.
• Monitors darkroom temperature levels.

• Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

• Maintains logs and records
• Meets all production and quality standards.

OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs other duties as requested.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND/OR MACHINERY USED:

• Film processor
• Film cutter
• Cutting board
• Scissors/tape

TRAINING

• Training is provided on the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in darkroom processing and chemistry background preferred, OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Ability to read, interpret and follow instructions on work orders, Quality Control Manuals, and other technical instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition and subtraction)
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, and in a team.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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.