Shot Peen Technician

The position of Shot Peen Technician will apply their skills and knowledge in the disciplines of shot peen processes, (or similar types of processes), operations, and application on turbine engine components. At CRT, shot peen is used as a metal cold working process that creates a compressive residual stress layer at the component surface designed to increase fatigue life. This is accomplished by impacting the metal surface of the component with shot (small metallic particles) sufficient enough to create plastic deformation.

This is accomplished via computer aided programing equipment.

As a Shot Peen Technician, you will work alongside experienced team members and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in your career. You will become familiar with various types of equipment and techniques. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities, giving you hands-on experience, growth, and additional responsibilities.

The position performs its primary functions in a climate-controlled and modern state-of-the-art facility. Through our extensive in-house training program, the successful applicant will be instructed via a series of computer based and hands-on training, the necessary skills of the position.

• Follow established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure full compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Set-up and prepare computer (CNC) shot peen equipment by reading work instructions and selecting computerized programs already written.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately. Clearly understand all instructions prior to beginning by referencing and applying work instructions as outlined in internal and external documents.
• Control coverage areas to be shot peened.
• Monitor CNC program for proper execution.
• Evaluate surface areas after operation to verify coverage is complete, uniform and qualify of surface treatments meets all requirements.
• Secure supplies, such as racks, tooling, baskets, and product prior to commencing operation.
• Perform routine inspection and minor maintenance on shot peen equipment.
• Clean, adjust and maintain equipment using hand tools.
• Utilize daily, overhead crane and lifting equipment.
• Accurately log all process and results in department job log.