Masker Trainee 1st Shift

About the role

Job Summary: We are currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of Masker Trainee - 1st Shift. This position will perform a variety of masking procedures covering blades, vanes and other parts from OEM customers, in order to protect them from exposure to various in-house processes. The Branford, CT facility focuses on producing jet engine components for aerospace and defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs assignments utilizing a variety of masking tapes, hot waxes, liquid and powder solutions and fixtures as determined appropriate for each job.
• Perform dry masking using powder, cups and a dry press machine to protect specific areas on parts per work instructions supplied.
• Ability to follow instructions from internal routers, departmental operating manual and/or visual pictures as needed.
• Use razor blades, flat and pointed diamond files, scalpels, sticks brushed, foot-operated syringe machine and fixed gauges to apply proper amounts and complete work in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow established procedures and as appropriate mixes binder to solution and adds thinner to obtain proper flow consisting of liquid mask.
• Dip parts into solution as needed or uses hand held devices to apply liquid mask ensuring complete protection to specified area(s).
• Procedures may call for filling internal crevices using powder or hot wax mask to specific parts.
• Monitor activities and inspect own work to assure proper mask is applied, prior to releasing parts to next process on operation.
• As parts are returned individual may be required to demask, remove wax and deburr parts as instructed.
• As work is completed, move cartons into designated location for pickup.
• Fill out all related paperwork, i.e., routers and/or internal records following standard operating procedures.
• Ability to use proper and safe containerization methods for all hazardous waste.
• Keep work area clean according to 6’S standards.
• Adhere to all company safety rules and practices and wears protective equipment as directed.
• Perform other job duties as needed or directed by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Candidate must be able to read and write in English.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will usually work in a shop environment with exposure to loud noise, heat/fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and moving mechanical parts with a risk of electrical shock. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.