Furnace Operator

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Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance.

Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As a Furnace Operator you will use furnace and air ovens for heat treating and brazing of parts (repair cracks, join metals, and build-up surfaces). Cross trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.

What you'll do: * Inspects incoming parts and reviews process instructions.

* Performs mechanical cleaning of parts such as stainless-steel grit blasting and glass beading.

* Prepares and mixes brazing filler metal mixtures according to specifications.

* Applies braze filler metals to parts.

* Operates, programs and controls furnaces (vacuum, atmosphere) for heat treating and brazing of parts.

Utilizes thermocouples and dewpoint meters to aid in temperature and gas quality measurements.

* Inspects parts after unloading the furnace and ensures appropriate documentation is kept.

* Checks and inspects furnace equipment and working area.

* Participates in continuous improvement of cell operations.

* Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.

* Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.

* Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.

* Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.

* Carries out other duties as assigned.

What you'll need: * Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.

* Knowledgeable and proficient in the proper use of precision measuring equipment.

* Basic understanding of the mechanical/electrical operating system of a furnace.

* Thorough knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

* Working knowledge of material safety data sheets and the handling of hazardous materials/ chemicals.

* Thorough knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, temporary overhaul data revisions, reworks process instructions and original equipment manufacturer manuals.

* Attainment of applicable process stamp(s). * Ability to workday shift, evening shift, or weekend shift, as required.

* Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.

* Must be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits that make life better: * Comprehensive Healthcare * 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested * Paid Time Off starting on day one * Bonus opportunities * Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Short- & Long-Term Disability * Life & AD&D Insurance * Learning & Training opportunities