Processing Technician

MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Processing Technician – Mechanical Products to proficiently operate heat-treating, passivation, and nickel plating processes. The role includes validating solutions, citing NADCAP documentation, and using a range of mechanical equipment to meet precise specifications.

You will read blueprints, follow operational orders, and may assemble parts or fetch tooling, ensuring quality and process integrity in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school / GED; Technical degree or similar preferred.
• Equipment: Production equipment including heat treatment, passivation, nickel plating, deburring, sand blasters, polishers/buffers, measuring tools, hardness testers, hand tools, micrometer, caliper, plating thickness verification equipment.
• Experience: Minimal 3 years in heat treat or plating; ability to read blueprints and specifications; NADCAP audits experience.
• US Person: Export control eligibility as defined by 22 CFR 120.62.

Responsibilities

• Complete and file NADCAP documentation for heat treat, passivation, and nickel plating.
• Test pH and concentrations; adjust solutions to meet specs.
• Operate heat treat ovens, nickel plating line, sand blasters, hardness testers, and related equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and job orders; obtain parts or tooling as needed; ensure equipment functions properly.
• Inspect and rework units per drawings; maintain quality and safety standards.

Skills

Read blueprints

NADCAP audits

MS Office

NADCAP certification

Education

High school / GED

Technical degree or similar preferred

Tools

Heat treatment equipment

Passivation equipment

Nickel plating equipment

Deburring equipment

Sand blasters

Polishers / Buffers

Measuring tools

Hardness testers

Micrometer

Caliper

Plating thickness verification equipment

Job description

Job Title: Processing Technician – Mechanical Products

Department: 382 – Manual Machining

Reports To: Mechanical Products Production Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Understands and performs proficiently the operation of heat-treating components, passivating stainless-steel, nickel-plating components, washing components in parts washer, using computer, and sandblasting components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for completing and filing all documentation associated with NADCAP requirements (including heat treat, passivation, and nickel plating).
• Possesses the ability to test PH, concentrations, and performs any other testing of solutions related to processes, making adjustments to solutions, as needed, to meet specifications.
• Operates various mechanical equipment:
  • Heat treats, buffs, polishes, passivates and plates work of varying shape or design, per specifications.
  • Operates sand blasters, heat treat ovens, nickel plating line, hardness testers, part washer, etc.
• Receives detailed written and/or verbal instructions on all work.
  • May utilize computerized presentations of blueprints, specifications, BOM’s, and instructions.
  • Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders for the machine operation duties of mechanical units or components.
  • May be required to obtain necessary parts or tooling from the warehouse/tool crib for the operations. Should exercise good judgment on the proper functioning of the equipment, seeking assistance or direction as necessary.
  • Completes heat treating, deburring, polishing, plating, and/or buffing of units or components per drawings or specifications. Inspects units or components for accuracy, completeness, function, and quality of operations performed. Reassembles or reworks units as required.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties related to, but not limited to the above job duties as requested by supervision, i.e., moving materials to and from work areas, recording quantity or department as required by schedule and material supply. Maintains flow of production in the departments, as required by schedule and material supply. Conforms to engineering specifications, safety, production, and quality standards. Keeps facilities and work area clean and orderly, exercising care in their maintenance.
• The above job description is an outline or guide of the duties to be performed in this job classification and is not intended to be restrictive. Specific descriptions and instructions of the mechanical assembly procedures are addressed in the specifications for each assembly.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 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.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Education: High school / GED; Technical degree or similar preferred.
• Equipment:
  • Production equipment such as, but not restricted to, heat treatment equipment, passivation equipment, nickel plating equipment, deburring equipment, sand blasters, polishers, buffers, measuring tools, hardness testers, hand tools, micrometer, caliper, plating thickness verification equipment, and other equipment as designated by supervision.
  • Safety equipment as designated by supervision.
• Experience & Abilities:
  • Requires minimal 3 years applied experience in heat treat or plating field, along with other related experience preferred.
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, operation orders, and facilitate NADCAP audits.
  • Must have general computer skills – MS Office – Word, Excel, etc.
  • Must be capable of achieving NADCAP certification.
• US Person:
  • This position must meet “US Person” Export Control Requirements as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 - “US Person” means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) .” Or a successful foreign person candidate must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to walk and move about the manufacturing facility, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10+ pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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