Special Processes - Metal Worker

Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP program

Wellness incentives

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC in Florida is seeking an assembler to support brazing, deburring, masking, and inspection tasks within a lean manufacturing environment. You will read and follow detailed work instructions, perform quality checks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires good manual dexterity, ability to interpret blueprints, and adherence to safety standards in a dynamic shop setting. Benefits and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass reading test.
• Previous light/medium industrial experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform one of the essential job functions described in this description.

Responsibilities

• Understanding fundamentals and performing one of the listed functions (braze, deburr, part marking, masking).
• Re-contour using belt sand and blending.
• Apply braze alloys and perform chemical stripping, aqueous cleaning.
• Inspect parts for defects and quality during final inspection.
• Masking according to work instructions.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Manual dexterity

Instruction following

Blueprint interpretation

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave – all eligible on your first day of employment.
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

*Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Summary

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand fundamentals and have the ability to perform one of the following job functions:
  • Braze, Deburr, Part marking, Masking for shot peen or machining Inspection using visual or dimensional techniques.
• Re-contour using belt sand and blending
• Application of braze alloys Chemical stripping Aqueous cleaning

Basic Fundamentals for All Functions

• Adhere to plant rules and safety requirements.
• Document travelers after operations performed.
• Follow lean manufacturing and 5S + 1 principles.
• Understand turbine component features and the various names of the feature.
• General department housekeeping.
• Maintain production standards/quality.
• Dryhone/gritblast components in enclosed booth and blow out internal cavities of parts with air.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to and promote Corporate Code of Ethical Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Company IPM/QPM and ISO‑9000 quality requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Receiving and Shipping:
  • Inspect parts for defects, coating, and other quality related issues.
  • Audit travelers at Final Inspection to check accuracy of paperwork.
  • Assign correct tags, certs, and shipping documents to finished parts.
• Masking:
  • Understand masking requirements documented in the work instructions.
  • Apply appropriate material to mask required part features.
  • Remove material, post‑process, and inspect for errors.
• Inspection:
  • Understand inspection requirements as outlined in the traveler.
  • Visually inspect parts for defects, coating, and other quality related issues.
  • Utilize simple tools and gauges to dimensionally inspect parts (part features) for correct size.
• Blending:
  • Notching and routing cracks, removing details, polishing Belt sanding and blending components to original contours using stationary and hand‑held tools.
  • Removing plasma overspray, excess weld, and braze.
• Brazing:
  • Careful inspection of part features in need of braze material.
  • Apply braze alloy and stop‑off using a syringe, pre‑sintered pre‑form, or braze shim.
• Chemical stripping:
  • Prepare parts to be chemical stripped using dry honing, waxing, and other surface preparation.
  • Immerse parts in chemicals for the required times to assure coating material is removed.
  • Post‑strip dry honing and heat tint process to assure coating is removed.
• Aqueous cleaning:
  • Operate cleaning equipment in efficient manner to assure parts complete required process.
  • Inspect to assure parts were adequately cleaned.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in locating and moving parts in the shop EDM/Machining/Resistance tack welding/part marking/cleaning as needed.
• Provide training to coworkers as needed.
• Basic maintenance on the equipment.
• Performing other tasks in the facility, as needed.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to pass reading test.
• Previous light and medium industrial experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to be proficient in one of the Essential Job Functions outlined in this Job Description.

Licenses, Certifications and Testing Requirements

• Must pass the Basic Fundamentals test within thirty (30) days of employment start date.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Manual dexterity and good vision.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and instructions.
• Ability to accurately interpret blueprints and/or work in‑process documents.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
• Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; acids and basic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Hours

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non‑exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Eligibility

Due to government regulation only U.S. persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

EEO and Verification

Chromalloy participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer – vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/