Coatings Furnace Operator

Dry hone parts as needed, operate furnaces to heat treat aerospace components, read, check and complete proper documentation for each part run.

Coatings Furnace Operator I Duties:

• Load and unload furnaces, read and check furnace charts.
• Pack and unpack parts in retorts.
• Must understand where coating samples are placed in coating runs and perform duty.
• Dry hone components.
• Complete log books accurately and thoroughly.
• Change thermocouples as needed.
• Sift and blend powders to create new powder(s).
• Provide coating samples to the Metallurgy lab with accurate information/data.
• Obtain coating cycles from the Metallurgy lab.
• Document travelers correctly after operations have been performed.
• Follow and utilize lean manufacturing principles.
• Maintain, implement and improve 5-S Principles.
• Perform general departmental housekeeping.
• Sustain production standards and quality.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.
• Adhere to and promote Corporate Code of Ethical Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Company IPM/QPM and ISO quality requirements along with NADCAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Vacuum coating powder from behind sifters and V-blenders as needed.
• Assist in surveying when needed.

• Ability to accurately read and monitor furnace charts and related equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read, interpret and understand work in-process documents
• Knowledge of chemicals powders processing required
• Ability to transfer information and data accurately
• Basic computer knowledge
• Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Provides accurate feedback to the department supervisor pertaining to quality issues
• Lean skills continually drives process improvement.
• Must be fluent in English, i.e. speaking, reading, writing
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass various tests including annual furnace exams
• Must perform duties correctly and meet performance standards within first six (6) months of position and become a certified working furnace operator
• Move loaded retorts (up to 35 lbs) onto grids of furnace
• Lift parts on and off small heat-treat furnace
• Carry components (10-35 lbs) at waist level up to an approximate distance of 10 feet
• Proper usage of die jack and following of company safety procedures when lifting items in excess of 35 lbs
• Items weighing more than 35 lbs (when equipment cannot be used), employees are required to have assistance moving items