Vapor Phase Coating - Chemical Process Operator 3rd shift

Chromalloy • Oldsmar, FL

3d • $19 - $34

About The Position

Chromalloy is seeking a hands-on Chemical Process Operator to operate and support specialized coating and plating processes for aerospace components. The role involves preparing parts and equipment, monitoring technical manufacturing processes, conducting quality checks, documenting work, and coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet production, safety, and quality requirements. The work directly supports the safety and reliability of aircraft engines and other critical aerospace components.

This is a third-shift position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., with a $3.00 shift differential. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment around production equipment, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, heat, noise, and occasional wet or humid conditions. The position may require additional hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, based on operational needs. Non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be U.S. persons as defined in the posting. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math using decimals, fractions, and percentages and convert common units of measurement.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with manufacturing equipment, tools, and controls.
• Ability to accurately document work and review completed work for quality and completeness.
• Ability to recognize and communicate non-standard equipment, process, safety, or quality conditions.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team.
• Ability to climb stairs multiple times during a shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, including lifting from floor to waist and waist to shoulder level.
• Manual dexterity to assemble components and use hand and pneumatic tools, including performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to meet job-related vision requirements, including close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• U.S. person status as defined in the posting is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with chemical processing, plating, coating, or similar manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with HMI-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with measurement and inspection tools.
• Basic understanding of scientific principles such as fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, or energy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support specialized chemical coating and plating equipment used to process aerospace components.
• Set up, load, unload, and prepare parts, fixtures, and equipment for coating operations.
• Monitor equipment and process conditions using HMIs, gauges, meters, alarms, and other controls.
• Perform supporting processes such as cleaning, abrasive blasting, masking, material handling, and furnace or oven operations.
• Inspect parts and perform in-process quality checks using measurement and inspection tools.
• Accurately record production, process, and quality information using electronic and written documentation.
• Identify and communicate equipment, process, safety, or product quality concerns.
• Perform routine equipment checks, preventive maintenance activities, material reloads, and standard equipment rebuilds or changeovers.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other team members to support production requirements.
• Follow established work instructions, fixed-process requirements, PPE standards, and safety and quality procedures.
• Cross-train on additional coating processes and equipment as needed to support production requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on the first day, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and a 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development and progression opportunities, including regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, eligible on the first day of employment.
• Competitive pay, with eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses depending on role and site.
• $3.00 shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED