McAllen Special Processes Technician (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:

• Performs special processes such as high temperature heat treats, brazing, FIC and coatings

• Works from specific knowledge of applicable technical documents, custom process methods, and strict adherence to process instructions. Operates vacuum furnaces and batch atmosphere furnaces

• Ensures cleaning and preparation work are properly performed

• Performs chemical strip and clean and abrasive blast cleaning on blades, vanes, and other turbine engine parts

• Works from recognized process methods, strict adherence to process instructions, specifications, and simple formulas to perform chemical cleaning, stripping, masking, etch, rinsing, drying, and degreasing operations

• Performs related jobs, such as identifying the solutions, testing, and assists in the removal of spent solutions (acids and alkalis), operating manual and automated abrasive blast machines, washers/degreaser

• Responsible for equipment maintenance, machine cleaning, chemical disposal, or similar functions as assigned

• Positions material on racks, thermocouples, packs furnace containers, loads furnaces, unloads furnaces, and performs related functions applicable to heat treats, brazing, and coatings

• Verify temperature control, atmosphere, and vacuum settings on Windows based and single loop temperature controllers

• Performs operator level equipment maintenance as necessary

• Responsible for meeting all quality assurance standards of the product

• Must adhere to and follow all safety procedures, report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow all safety practices

• Work normal scheduled shift on weekends per business needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED

• Willing and able to work overtime and any shift

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language: interpret and follow written procedures, i.e. AWI (Aviation Work Instructions), etc., complete documentation, i.e. routers, etc., and follow verbal instructions

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, nationals of the United States, asylees and refugees) due to access to export-controlled technology.

• Must pass physical, background, and drug screens

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to work in a high-pressure and high-volume production environment

• Demonstrated proficiency in the comprehension and use of vacuum and batch atmosphere furnaces

• Proven experience and willingness to be self-directed and identify improvement processes

• Ability and willingness to work effectively with others in a team setting

• Follow and promote safe work practices

• Communicate effectively with others

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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