Vapor Phase Coating Operator 3rd shift

SUMMARY
As part of a team, the operator performs various tasks related to applying protective coatings to aircraft engine components. The job requires wearing a supplied-air respirator (SAR) and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Coating application:
Perform and monitor the thermal application of pack aluminide coatings using equipment such as A12 retort packing and furnaces.
Component preparation:
Execute preparatory tasks including:

Assembly and disassembly
Grit blasting
Vibratory tumbling
Blending
Masking

Quality Assurance:

Confirm the quality of finished work according to blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications.
Use inspection tools to verify coating application and adherence.
Prepare necessary quality documents.

Equipment maintenance:
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and assist with general labor work.
Safety and procedure compliance:

Follow all plant safety rules and environmental health and safety (EHS) policies.
Adhere to 5S / CPEX policies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate with team members, engineering, and management to resolve production issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment is often required.
Technical

Skills:

Ability to read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and customer specifications.
Strong shop mathematics skills, including decimals and fractions.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity for assembling and using tools.
Ability to climb stairs and stand for long periods.
Good vision, including color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment:

The work environment includes exposure to extreme heat, fumes, airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts.
Requires wearing a respirator and other PPE.
May require working in humid or wet conditions and moderate noise levels.