Powder Coating Technician

AAA-USA Inc; Margate; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000

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 Powder Coating Technician performs manual and robotic pre-process grit blasting for thermal spray on components according to specifications 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 to specifications 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 forklifts 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 a fast-paced environment.
• Continually improves operations and the working environment through 5S methodology.
• Performs waste handling in accordance with 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.
• Containing and cleaning 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 to specifications.
• 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, timekeeping applications, and folder structures.