Sandblaster Technician

AAA-USA Inc

White City

USD 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Must be willing to travel/permanently relocate to Jupiter, FL.

What we offer:

Temp To Perm
Immediate placement
PTO
Paid Holidays
Health Benefits

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Jupiter, Florida that is a leading aftermarket service provider for multi-platform OEM gas turbine power plants worldwide.

The Sandblaster Technician performs manual and robotic pre-process grit blasting for thermal spray on components according to specifications and interprets results.

Essential Functions:

Visually inspects serial numbers and part condition to verify if parts are acceptable.
Interprets findings from inspection documentation activities and reacts according to established procedures.
Tracks and manages tooling and consumable inventories.
Performs liquid and tape masking on components using various tools and equipment according to WI/Drawings to maintain coating allowances.
Performs manual and robotic pre-process grit blasting for thermal spray on components according to specifications and interprets results.
Utilizes precision measuring equipment as required to check work and record in electronic database.
In-process inspection of own work and work of others before part movement to next operation.
Operates controls on atmospheric and vacuum furnaces under direct supervision, loading and unloading own work.
Knowledge of loading configurations and AMS2750 requirements for furnaces and locations of job aides.
Assists operators in setting up their equipment and maintenance of tooling.
Operates small cranes and forklifts to move equipment, parts, and material.
Data entry/confirmation of the required quality documentation.
Reports and monitors abnormal production time per production step.
Carries out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and tools.
Follows Environmental Health and Safety regulations while working in a fast-paced environment.
Continually improves operations and the working environment through 5S methodology.
Performs waste handling in accordance with EHS procedures & legal requirements, such as:
- Segregating waste generated.
- Placing hazardous and non-hazardous waste in appropriate containers.
- Maintaining waste containers closed and in good condition.
- Labeling waste containers with appropriate hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste labels.
- Marking the start accumulation date to hazardous waste label once the container in the satellite accumulation area becomes full.
- Arranging internal waste transfer to central accumulation area.
- Containing and cleaning up area incidental spills.
Independently carries out assigned technician work and independently corrects non-conforming hardware during the reconditioning process where applicable.
Minimal experience in thermal spray booth operations under direct supervision.
Trains all entry-level technicians for coating prep, braze, and heat treatment.
Sets up and installs brazing equipment according to process requirements.
Executes brazing requirements on gas turbine components as per the required technical specification for joining and putty braze.
Experience with grinding and blasting of components for braze preparation according to specifications.
Advises and/or participates in the design and fabrication of brazing tools and fixtures as required.
Reports technical deviations to Cell Lead/Supervisor.
Keeps the working environment and machines in a clean and proper condition.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix, which includes: Initial and annual Hazardous Waste Management training.
2+ years of manufacturing experience with specific skills in at least one of the following disciplines: grinding, blending coatings, coatings application, coatings removal (strip line), blasting, heat treat, machining, welding, or similar skillset.
2+ years of experience with interpretation of technical drawings or work instructions.
2+ years of experience in a production or maintenance environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Basic knowledge of MS Office programs, SAP, timekeeping applications, and folder structures.