Grit Blaster - Ethos Accessories & Components

HEICO; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 公司

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Travel Assistance services

Wellness reimbursement opportunities

Tuition assistance up to $9,000/year

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ethos A&C, a Wencor Company, is seeking a Grit Blaster in East Windsor, CT. The role focuses on abrasive blasting, peening, and aqueous cleaning during overhaul and repair of turbine components, following established procedures and safety practices.

The job requires strict adherence to process sheets, QA policies, and FAA requirements, with attention to PPE, calibration, and documentation of labor hours. Join a team delivering high-quality aerospace repair services.

Qualifications

• Perform abrasive blasting, peening, and aqueous cleaning per procedures.
• Follow FAA, customer, and company QA requirements.
• Wear PPE and follow safety, environmental and handling rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting, peening, and aqueous cleaning operations per procedures.
• Follow process sequence sheets, travelers, routers, repair manuals, and QA procedures.
• Wear and maintain PPE and comply with safety and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Verify correct blast media, pressure, and process parameters for each operation.
• Inspect grit blasting equipment prior to use and report malfunctions.
• Document production and quality data, including labor hours.
• Move parts to next operation per workflow and maintain a clean work area.
• Support continuous improvement and company quality/operational standards.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Peening

Quality documentation

Tools

Blasting equipment

Inspection gauges

Job description

About Us

Ethos A&C, a Wencor Company, is a trusted provider of gas turbine and aviation engine component repair services with facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom. Specializing in fuel nozzles, gas turbine accessories, component repair, and electrical harnesses, we deliver high-quality solutions that help our customers maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Overview Of The Position

The Grit Blaster performs abrasive blasting, peening, and aqueous cleaning operations in the overhaul and repair of the company's product. This position follows standard industry practices and practices safe work habits to ensure production is performed in an efficient and safe manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting, peening, and aqueous cleaning operations in support of the overhaul and repair of company products in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Follow process sequence sheets, travelers, routers, repair manuals, and quality assurance procedures to ensure compliance with customer, company, and FAA requirements.
• Wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety, environmental, and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Verify the correct blast media, blasting pressure, and process parameters are selected and utilized for each operation.
• Inspect grit blasting and cleaning equipment prior to use to ensure proper operation and report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Identify, document, and report any product, process, quality, or safety concerns to supervision in a timely manner.
• Ensure all required inspection and measuring equipment is within calibration requirements before use.
• Accurately complete required production and quality documentation, including signing travelers and recording labor hours on daily timesheets.
• Move completed parts to the next operation in accordance with production requirements and established workflow processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company housekeeping and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain compliance with company quality and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Compensation

The wage range for this position is $22.40 to $35.67 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including geographic location, skills, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match and potential discretionary employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance services
• Healthy Rewards Program, with wellness reimbursement opportunities
• Tuition assistance of up to $9,000 annually for eligible employees
• Voluntary benefit options
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.