Quality Co-Op (Intern)

Country

United States of America

State / County

Washington

City

Tukwila

Division

EPD

Company

FTI

Function

Quality

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Intern

Opportunity ID

18967

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

Position Summary:

Position can start any time between January and June 2026

The Quality Co-Op will support inspection and quality assurance activities on the production floor. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in a technical field who have hands-on experience or coursework related to machining, manufacturing processes, and precision measurement. The position involves approximately 70% time on the production floor performing inspections and 30% time in an office environment documenting results and supporting quality initiatives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, comparators, and other precision measuring tools.
• Verify parts against blueprints, specifications, and router instructions.
• Assist with calibration tracking of gauges, fixtures, and tooling.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Support quality engineers with nonconformance reports and corrective actions.
• Help develop and update standard work instructions to improve quality and reduce scrap.
• Foster a "Safety 24/7" culture and follow all safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in anundergraduate or graduate program (Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Basic understanding of machining processes and tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel).

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $25.00 to $27.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 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 comply with those regulations, 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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not

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Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.