Sandblaster Technician

AAA-USA Inc; Orlando, West Palm Beach (FL, FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aftermarket service provider in Jupiter, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Heat Treatment and Brazing Technician. This role involves performing manual and robotic grit blasting, interpreting technical specifications, and ensuring quality control in the production process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, with experience in grinding, blasting, and heat treatment. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence, where your skills will contribute to the success of cutting-edge gas turbine technology. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Temp To Perm

Immediate placement

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in various disciplines.
• Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes required.

Responsibilities

• Perform grit blasting for thermal spray on components.
• Conduct inspections and manage tooling inventories.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment and tooling.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Grinding

Blending coatings

Coatings application

Blasting

Heat treatment

Machining

Welding

EHS regulatory training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Precision measuring equipment

Brazing equipment

Small cranes

Fork-lifts

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 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 specification 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, loads and unloads 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.
• 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 fast pace environment.
• Continually improves operations and the working environment through 5s methodology.
• Performs 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 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 specification.
• 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 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.