Thermal Spray Operator

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, level one thermal spray operators interpret and follow work instruction, performing basic thermal spray operations such as masking, loading and unloading product, and basic inspection operations using basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers requiring competencies in basic shop math and print reading. Additionally, under direct supervision they will demonstrate the ability to correctly achieve the required recipe and combination of thermal spray components, including gas mix, flame, air flow, and powder to achieve customer specifications 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Receive work instructions for the job and ensure that the parts have been properly masked.  In some cases, masking, blasting or blending may be required.
• Pull tooling and materials required for thermal spray application.  
• Perform the setup of equipment, tooling and materials for each project with minimal supervision.
• Set the parameters and pressures to operate the thermal spray equipment.  Enter basic instructions to the robotic equipment and performs limited applications.
• Apply thermal spray coating to the full range of jobs/part, including domes and valves, and ensure the quality of each job.      
• Complete the work instruction sheet to record the work performed and to verify the part quantities.
• Assist with other duties as directed by the department supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards throughout department and work facility
• Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material.  
• Actively promote safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action.
• Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
• Position also includes the performance of various duties related to collection and/or storage of Hazardous Waste
  • Use of the type of PPE required for the particular work task(s).
  • Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
  • Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.
  • Proper work practice and labeling for Waste Collection and Waste Containers.
  • Familiarity with facility emergency procedures and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

Required Skills:

• Self-motivated and ability to work well with others.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics programming.
• Use micrometers and calipers and any other measuring devices.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment

Required Experience:

• 0-2 YOE

Level of Education:

• General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Receive work instructions for the job and ensure that the parts have been properly masked.  In some cases, masking, blasting or blending may be required.
• Pull tooling and materials required for thermal spray application.  
• Perform the setup of equipment, tooling and materials for each project with minimal supervision.
• Set the parameters and pressures to operate the thermal spray equipment.  Enter basic instructions to the robotic equipment and performs limited applications.
• Apply thermal spray coating to the full range of jobs/part, including domes and valves, and ensure the quality of each job.      
• Complete the work instruction sheet to record the work performed and to verify the part quantities.
• Assist with other duties as directed by the department supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards throughout department and work facility
• Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material.  
• Actively promote safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action.
• Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
• Position also includes the performance of various duties related to collection and/or storage of Hazardous Waste
  • Use of the type of PPE required for the particular work task(s).
  • Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
  • Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.
  • Proper work practice and labeling for Waste Collection and Waste Containers.
  • Familiarity with facility emergency procedures and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

Required Skills:

• Self-motivated and ability to work well with others.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics programming.
• Use micrometers and calipers and any other measuring devices.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in thermal spray techniques.
• Aerospace experience preferred.

Level of Education:

• General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.