Sandblaster Technician

AAA-USA Inc; Kendall Green (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc seeks a Heat Treatment and Brazing Technician in Jupiter, Florida. The role focuses on performing essential thermal spray processes and inspections of components, with a requirement for a high school diploma and relevant manufacturing experience. This position offers opportunities for immediate placement with benefits like PTO and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Temp to Perm position

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing with skills in heating treatments, grinding, and coating applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes required.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office programs and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and robotic grit blasting for thermal spray on components.
• Conduct inspection to verify part conditions and track tooling inventories.
• Operate controls on furnaces and assist in equipment maintenance.

Skills

Grinding

Coating application

Heat treatment

Blasting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

SAP

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 Heat Treatment and Brazing Technician performs manual and robotic pre-process grit blasting for thermal spray on components according specification and interpret results.

Essential Functions:

• Visually inspects serial numbers and part condition to verify if parts are acceptable.
• Interpret findings from inspection documentation activities and react 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 specification and interpret 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.
• Operate controls on atmospheric and vacuum furnaces under direct supervision, load and unload 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 fork-lifts to move equipment, parts and material.
• Data entry/confirmation of the required quality documentation.
• Reporting and monitoring of abnormal production time per production step.
• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Following Environmental Health and Safety regulations while working in fast pace environment.
• Continually improving operations and the working environment through 5s methodology.
• Performing waste handling in accordance to 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.
  • Contain and clean up area incidental spills.
• Independently carry out assigned technician work and independently correct non-conforming hardware during the reconditioning process where applicable.
• Minimal experience in thermal spray booth operations under direct supervision.
• Training of all entry level technicians for coating prep, braze and heat treatment.
• Set-up and installation of brazing equipment according to process requirements.
• Execution of 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 specification.
• Advise and / or participate in the design and fabrication of brazing tools and fixtures as required.
• Reporting of technical deviations to Cell Lead/Supervisor.
• Keeping 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 experience 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 or 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, time keeping applications and folder structures.