Special Process Operator (Hot Form)

About Us

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.

We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. About the Opportunity: The Special Process Operator 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.

Location: Whitesboro, NY This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

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 of 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 Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent 2-3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques in metal fabricating, welding, or machining Working knowledge using thermal spray equipment preferably plasma, HVOF, and flame spray Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Manual dexterity Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and participate with team members Good written and oral communication skills Problem solving skills Ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions Ability to understand and follow directions Ability to meet deadlines Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. Work Environment Subject to noise/ vibration/ moving mechanical parts/ moving vehicles Subject to fumes, odors, dust, mist gases, or poor ventilation Compensation & Benefits: Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and 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. Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.