Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Performs special processes such as high temperature heat treats, brazing, FIC and coatings
• Works from specific knowledge of applicable technical documents, custom process methods, and strict adherence to process instructions. Operates vacuum furnaces and batch atmosphere furnaces
• Ensures cleaning and preparation work are properly performed 
• Performs chemical strip and clean and abrasive blast cleaning on turbine engine parts
• Works from recognized process methods, strict adherence to process instructions, specifications, and simple formulas to perform chemical cleaning, stripping, masking, etch, rinsing, drying, and degreasing operations
• Performs related jobs, such as identifying the solutions, testing, and assists in the removal of spent solutions (acids and alkalis), operating manual and automated abrasive blast machines, washers/degreaser
• Responsible for equipment maintenance, machine cleaning, chemical disposal, or similar functions as assigned (based on process sheets and/or work instructions)
• Positions material on racks, thermocouples, packs furnace containers, loads furnaces, unloads furnaces, and performs related functions applicable to heat treats, brazing, and coatings 
• Verify temperature control, atmosphere, and vacuum settings on Windows based and single loop temperature controllers
• Performs operator level equipment maintenance as necessary 
• Responsible for meeting all quality assurance standards of the product 
• Must adhere to and follow all safety procedures, report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow all safety and quality practices 
• Work normal scheduled shift on weekends per business needs
• Any further training for upgrade on automated processes or process changes as needed 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of 18 months experience in operating vacuum, in chemical cleaning and batch furnaces or aviation manufacturing/production environment
• Willing and able to work overtime and any shift
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language: interpret and follow written procedures, i.e. AWI (Aviation Work Instructions), etc., complete documentation, i.e. routers, etc., and follow verbal instructions

Desired Characteristics: 

• Ability to work in a high-pressure and high-volume production environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in the comprehension and use of vacuum and batch atmosphere furnaces
• Proven experience and willingness to be self-directed and identify improvement processes
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with others in a team setting
• Follow and promote safe work practices
• Communicate effectively with others
   

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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