Plasma Spray I

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust.

About the role

The plasma spray I position is responsible for preparing equipment, components, and materials for use during the special production process, developing and improving special processes, and solving problems in a specific manufacturing specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Prepares parts for thermal spray application including reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints, cleaning, masking, grit blasting parts, and other preparation required for successful thermal spray applications
• Sets up and operates six axis robots for the plasma spray system utilizing the available technical data and spray schedules for coatings
• Performs thermal coating operation on parts referring to technical data and customer instructions as required
• Maintains the equipment in operational status, repairs parts for continuity of spray operations, and ensures consumables are in adequate supply
• Loads Vacuum and Atmosphere Heat Treatment Furnaces per required specifications
• Works to close tolerances; performing and understanding inspection techniques and measuring tools
• Ensures compliance with the provisions of the OHS act and regulations; uses and/or wears proper equipment, protective devices, or clothing required by employer
• Reports to management the absence or defect in any equipment or protective device which may be of potential danger to workers, any contravention of the act or regulations, and the existence of any known hazards
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) to three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

Qualifications

• Working knowledge using thermal spray equipment preferably plasma, HVOF, and flame spray
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• 2-3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

• Must be able to pass an eye exam on an annual basis
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Must be able to communicate verbally and have the ability hear
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch
• The employee is occasionally required to sit
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.