Special Process Operator (Hot Form)

Pursuit Aerospace; Village of Whitesboro (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Whitesboro, NY is seeking a Special Process Operator (Hot Form). The role involves preparing parts for thermal spray, setting up six-axis robots, and performing coating operations in a controlled manufacturing environment.

This on-site position requires a High School diploma and 2-3 years of manufacturing experience; preferred skills include plasma/HVOF spraying, Lean Manufacturing, and drawing interpretation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of thermal spray processes (plasma, HVOF, flame spray).
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepares parts for thermal spray applications by reading drawings, cleaning, masking, grit blasting.
• Sets up and operates six-axis robots for plasma spray systems with spray schedules.
• Performs thermal coating operations according to technical data and customer instructions.
• Maintains equipment and ensures consumables are available.
• Loads Vacuum and Atmosphere Heat Treatment Furnaces per specs.
• Works to close tolerances and uses inspection tools.
• Follows safety regulations and wears required PPE.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

2-3 years manufacturing experience

Reading engineering drawings

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermal spray equipment knowledge

Plasma/HVOF/flame spray familiarity

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

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Special Process Operator (Hot Form)

Manufacturing Support Full-time Regular Direct Manufacturing Whitesboro, NY, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The Special Process Operator position is responsible for preparing equipment, components, and materials for use during the special production process, developing and improving special processes, and solving problems in a specific manufacturing specialty area.

Location:

Whitesboro, NY

This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares parts for thermal spray application including reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints, cleaning, masking, grit blasting parts, and other preparation required for successful thermal spray applications
• Sets up and operates six axis robots for the plasma spray system utilizing the available technical data and spray schedules for coatings
• Performs thermal coating operation on parts referring to technical data and customer instructions as required
• Maintains the equipment in operational status, repairs parts for continuity of spray operations, and ensures consumables are in adequate supply
• Loads Vacuum and Atmosphere Heat Treatment Furnaces per required specifications
• Works to close tolerances; performing and understanding inspection techniques and measuring tools
• Ensures compliance with the provisions of the OHS act and regulations; uses and/or wears proper equipment, protective devices, or clothing required by employer
• Reports to management the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device which may be of potential danger to workers, any contravention of the act or regulations, and the existence of any known hazards
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques in metal fabricating, welding, or machining
• Working knowledge using thermal spray equipment preferably plasma, HVOF, and flame spray
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and participate with team members
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Subject to noise/ vibration/ moving mechanical parts/ moving vehicles
• Subject to fumes, odors, dust, mist gases, or poor ventilation

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.