Parts Prep Operator

PROENERGY•Houston, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Prep Operator will be trained to perform Jet Engine piece part cleaning and abrasive blast processes. This role involves using various cleaning compounds and chemical solutions, spray guns, and brushes to remove grease build-up and corrosion products, preparing parts for the next overhaul step. The operator will also perform abrasive blast activities for highly engineered products, including cleaning, coating preparation, and surface treatments. Daily tasks include loading and unloading hardware and fixturing by hand, with a forklift, or other lifting devices/cranes. The position requires meeting or exceeding core competency expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance/punctuality, and teamwork. The operator must be able to read and interpret diagrams and specifications, follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and directions with limited supervision, and ensure safe working practices. This role also involves acting as a cross-functional team member, demonstrating gas turbine abrasive blast process skills and knowledge, and using pneumatic and electrical grinding tools to blend defects and restore contours on parts.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED, or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in grit blast processing operations is desired.
Knowledge of proper safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment related to a repair and manufacturing operation is desired.
Experience with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repair of industrial equipment.
Ability to learn equipment functions and use (air pressure system, crane, forklift, etc.).

Responsibilities

Clean Jet Engine piece parts using various cleaning compounds and chemical solutions, spray guns, and brushes to remove grease build-up and corrosion products.
Prepare parts for the next overhaul step.
Perform abrasive blast activities for highly engineered products, including cleaning, coating preparation, and surface treatments.
Properly maintain and control equipment, processes, tools, fixtures, supplies, and safety equipment associated with specific shop orders.
Load and unload hardware and fixturing by hand, with a forklift, or other lifting devices/cranes.
Meet or exceed core competency expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance/punctuality, and teamwork.
Read and interpret diagrams and specifications.
Follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and directions under limited supervision.
Ensure safe working practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Act as a cross-functional team member and demonstrate gas turbine abrasive blast process skills and knowledge.
Use pneumatic and electrical grinding tools to blend defects, welded areas, and restore areas back to original contours on various parts of an aero derivative gas turbine.