AddressRoles and Responsibilities:
BROAD FUNCTION:
- The thermal spray operator must be proficient in all aspects of the coating process including masking / unmasking. The ability to set-up and operate various forms of coating equipment and processes which include wire guns, thermal spray powder, plasma spray and high velocity oxygen fuel.
- Also, must be proficient in the use of supporting process equipment ranging from fully automatic (robotic and CNC).
- Must have sufficient knowledge to know when equipment is performing properly and have the ability to isolate equipment components and replace them.
- Perform periodic minor maintenance to assure equipment is in top operating condition. Also, be involved in development of parameters for new coatings.
- Be able to work from blueprints, sketches, written and/or verbal instructions; knowledge of testing devices, superficial hardness tester and profilometer.
- Operate to required levels of quality, efficiency, and safety.
- Direct the efforts of others and work with a minimum amount of supervision.
- Instruct and train others as required.
- Complete all necessary paperwork, conduct some testing, and perform other related duties.
- Must pass a written examination as well as spraying test of samples per GE specifications.
- Must certify to a level above specification after 6 months of training and every one-year thereafter.
- Previous experience reading, interpreting, and working from shop manuals and blue prints while receiving verbal instructions.
- Mechanical ability and extensive exposure to job shop working environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience operating various hand and power tools and basic machine tools and equipment such as files, grinders, etc.
Proficient in shop math, including fractions, decimals, and proportions - Willingness to work in a noisy, hot and abrasive environment and wear appropriate safety gear such as eye protection, respirator, safety shoes, gloves and shop coat for extended periods of time
- Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision and direct or instruct the efforts of others on appropriate metal spray practices
- Possesses basic computer skills, applications and keyboarding as necessary
- Must certify to at least one coating process within a six-month time period after first day of training
- High school diploma, or GED
- Experience operating material handling and lifting devices, including ability to obtain forklift license as required
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess basic mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and operate highly technical equipment including closed-loop plasma equipment, robots and CNC equipment.
- Knowledgeable in pre and post coating processes such as cleaning, masking, surface preparation techniques and inspection.
- Previous experience in set-up and spraying of a variety of complicated coatings and geometries using a number of spray processes and supporting equipment.
- Experience operating material handling and lifting devices
- Proficient in the use of various types of standard measuring instruments, such as OD and ID micrometers, depth gauge, height gauge, vernier calipers, and others
- Robot programming experience
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