Metal Spray Operator 3rd Shift

GE Aerospace • Springdale, AR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Metal Spray Operator About GE Aerospace: Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! Working at our Cincinnati Aviation Component Service Center : Our ACSC facility develops and conducts a wide array of engine component repairs – including rotating parts, complex assemblies and nozzles on 29 different engine models. Role Overview: The thermal spray operator must be proficient in all aspects of the coating process including masking / unmasking. The ability to set-up and operate various forms of coating equipment and processes which include wire guns, ceramic rod, thermal spray powder, plasma spray and high velocity oxygen fuel. Also must be proficient in the use of supporting process equipment ranging from fully automatic (robotic and CNC), semi-automatic to hand held apparatus. Must have sufficient knowledge to know when equipment is performing properly and have the ability to isolate equipment components and replace them. Perform periodic minor maintenance to assure equipment is in top operating condition. Also be involved in development of parameters for new coatings. Be able to work from blueprints, sketches, written and/or verbal instructions; knowledge of testing devices, superficial hardness tester and profilometer. Operate to required levels of quality, efficiency and safety. Direct the efforts of others and work with a minimum amount of supervision. Complete all necessary paperwork, conduct some testing and perform other related duties. Must pass a written examination as well as spraying test of samples per GE specifications. Must certify to a level above specification after 6 months of training and every (6) months thereafter. Previous experience reading, interpreting, and working from shop manuals and blue prints while receiving verbal instructions. Mechanical ability and extensive exposure to jobshop working environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must be able to do shop math, including fractions, decimals, proportions, and algebraic expressions.
• Experience operating various hand and power tools and basic machine tools and equipment such as files, grinders, etc.
• Ability to do shop math, including fractions, decimals, proportions, and algebraic expressions.
• Ability to work in a noisy, hot and abrasive environment and wear appropriate safety gear such as eye protection, respirator, safety shoes, gloves and shop coat for extended periods of time.
• Able to work with a minimum amount of supervision and direct or instruct the efforts of others on appropriate metal spray practices.
• Possesses basic computer skills, applications and keyboarding as necessary.
• This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
• Previous experience reading, interpreting, and working from shop manuals and blue prints while receiving verbal instructions.
• Mechanical ability and extensive exposure to jobshop working environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person

Nice To Haves

• Possess basic mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and operate highly technical equipment including closed-loop plasma equipment, robots and CNC equipment.
• Capable of certifying to GE specifications on a variety of spray-deposited coatings.
• Must be knowledgeable in pre and post coating processes such as cleaning, masking, surface preparation techniques and inspection.
• Previous experience in set-up and spraying of a variety of complicated coatings and geometries using a number of spray processes and supporting equipment.
• Ability to learn and operate material handling and lifting devices
• Proficient in the use of various types of standard measuring instruments, such as OD and ID micrometers, depth gauge, height gauge, vernier calipers, and others

Responsibilities

• Proficient in all aspects of the coating process including masking / unmasking.
• Set-up and operate various forms of coating equipment and processes which include wire guns, ceramic rod, thermal spray powder, plasma spray and high velocity oxygen fuel.
• Proficient in the use of supporting process equipment ranging from fully automatic (robotic and CNC), semi-automatic to hand held apparatus.
• Isolate equipment components and replace them.
• Perform periodic minor maintenance to assure equipment is in top operating condition.
• Involved in development of parameters for new coatings.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, written and/or verbal instructions; knowledge of testing devices, superficial hardness tester and profilometer.
• Operate to required levels of quality, efficiency and safety.
• Direct the efforts of others and work with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, conduct some testing and perform other related duties.
• Pass a written examination as well as spraying test of samples per GE specifications.
• Certify to a level above specification after 6 months of training and every (6) months thereafter.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

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