Special Process Operator

Special Process OperatorAs 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.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, NYThis 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 applicationsSets up and operates six axis robots for the plasma spray system utilizing the available technical data and spray schedules for coatingsPerforms thermal coating operation on parts referring to technical data and customer instructions as requiredMaintains the equipment in operational status, repairs parts for continuity of spray operations, and ensures consumables are in adequate supplyLoads Vacuum and Atmosphere Heat Treatment Furnaces per required specificationsWorks to close tolerances; performing and understanding inspection techniques and measuring toolsEnsures compliance with the provisions of the OHS act and regulations; uses and/or wears proper equipment, protective devices, or clothing required by employerReports 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 hazardsPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent2-3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environmentPreferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques in metal fabricating, welding, or machiningWorking knowledge using thermal spray equipment preferably plasma, HVOF, and flame sprayWorking knowledge of Lean ManufacturingManual dexterityInterpersonal skills with the ability to interact and participate with team membersGood written and oral communication skillsProblem solving skillsAbility to identify problems and develop effective solutionsAbility to understand and follow directionsAbility to meet deadlinesPhysical 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 vehiclesSubject to fumes, odors, dust, mist gases, or poor ventilationCompensation & 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.