Parts Prep Operator

PROENERGY•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Prep Operator is trained to perform jet engine piece-part cleaning and abrasive-blast processes. The role uses cleaning compounds, chemical solutions, spray guns, brushes, and other methods to remove grease buildup and corrosion and prepare parts for subsequent overhaul steps. It also involves abrasive blasting for cleaning, coating preparation, and surface treatments, as well as grinding to blend defects and welded areas and restore parts to their original contours. The operator maintains associated equipment, processes, tools, fixtures, supplies, and safety equipment; follows work instructions and safety procedures; and works as a cross-functional team member processing gas turbine components and other hardware. The position is based at PROENERGY’s Houston, Texas location and reports to the Aero Depot Supervisor. PROENERGY describes itself as an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing company serving fast-start power generation needs. It offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance at minimal cost to employees, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
U.S. work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship for a work-authorized visa will not be considered.
Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and directions under limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in grit-blast processing operations.
Knowledge of appropriate safety practices and personal protective equipment for repair and manufacturing operations.
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and performing basic repairs on industrial equipment.
Ability to learn equipment functions and use, including air-pressure systems, cranes, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Use cleaners and cleaning methods to remove grease buildup and corrosion and prepare parts for the next overhaul step.
Complete forms associated with work assignments according to established procedures.
Perform abrasive-blast activities, including cleaning, coating preparation, and surface treatments.
Maintain and control equipment, processes, tools, fixtures, supplies, and safety equipment associated with shop orders.
Load and unload hardware and fixturing by hand, with a fork truck, or with other lifting devices or cranes.
Meet or exceed expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance and punctuality, and teamwork.
Read and interpret diagrams and specifications.
Follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and directions under limited supervision.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Contribute as a cross-functional team member and apply gas turbine abrasive-blast skills and knowledge when processing gas turbine components and other hardware.
Use pneumatic and electrical grinding tools to blend defects and welded areas and restore parts to original contours.