Operator, Thermal Spray

Title: Operator, Thermal Spray

Location: United States-Florida-Miami

Job Number: 15445

SUMMARY Machine Operator (Thermal Spray/HVOF) to perform the full range of thermal spray operations while insuring quality of work performed meets customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 and maintain 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 plasma thermal spray coating to the full range of jobs and aircraft parts Apply HVOF spray coating to the full range of jobs and aircraft parts Complete work instruction sheet to record the work performed 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

CORE COMPETENCIES Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Computer skills: high level of computer literacy is required Creativity: makes constructive suggestions and creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Teamwork: works harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions/procedures, and works well with others.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Must have a minimum of 3 year related experience and/or training. Aerospace experience preferred (FAA, ISO, Nadcap understanding) Experience with ABB robotics programming Experience with Praxair consoles preferred Experience using Micrometers, Calipers and other measuring devices Language/Communication skills: read, interpret and write documents in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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. Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and comply with OSHA standards Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is a manufacturing setting and is occasionally exposed to heat, cold, and wet. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Use of job specific protective PPE is mandatory. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.