Aerospace Metal/Bench Operator - 1St Shift

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture, and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy, and defense industries around the world.

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators, and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

At Chromalloy, benefits start on DAY 1!

Entry level starting pay: $17.00 - $18.00/hr. Opportunity for step progression pay increases within 6-12 months. 

SUMMARY

Operates pneumatic and power hand tools such as rotary die grinders and handheld belt sanders or operates buffing and polishing equipment to clean, and smooth metal castings. Removes or reduces parting lines, positive and negative indications, and other defects according to engineering specifications and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Selects castings for work as per written or verbal instructions from the supervisor or his/her designee.
• Ensures correct routers accompany the casting and all previous operations are signed as complete.
• Positions castings on work bench and secures by manually holding or clamping parts in place with the assistance of fixtures, jigs and other holding apparatus.
• Operates pneumatic and power hand tools including die grinders, belt sanders, and buffing equipment.
• Checks required specifications as outlined on the Inspection Methods Requirement Sheet (IMRS) and follows engineering and supervisor instructions.
• Grinds, blends and belt polishes localized areas of castings per engineering specifications to remove or reduce parting lines, excess metal, scratches, burs, or other indications. Grinds blends and buffs part to leave a smooth surface as per instructions and specifications.
• Performs Fluorescent Penetrate Inspection (FPI) rework and repair as necessary.
• Performs Visual Inspection rework and repair as necessary.
• Operates sandblast machine as necessary.
• Selects correct size and type of abrasive material such as mounted stone points, carbide burrs, and various grit sizes of sanding belts and uses correct tool to achieve specified finish on casting per customer specification. 
• Performs first visual inspection of selected castings and marks appropriate areas for weld repair.  Marks non-repairable castings as scrap and correctly documents all routers and rework routers.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent life experience and two to three month related experience or training.
• Ability to communicate in English, to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand in a stationary position. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional information

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran's status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability. 

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.  This position requires access to controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Job offers are contingent upon Chromalloy obtaining any necessary authorization for the employee to access such technology in a timely fashion in accordance with business needs and prior to beginning work. 

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent life experience and two to three month related experience or training.
• Ability to communicate in English, to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand in a stationary position. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional information

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran's status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability. 

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.  This position requires access to controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Job offers are contingent upon Chromalloy obtaining any necessary authorization for the employee to access such technology in a timely fashion in accordance with business needs and prior to beginning work. 

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran's status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

If this position requires access to export-controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, any offer of employment is contingent upon Chromalloy's determination, in its sole discretion, if any additional authorization for the employee to access such technology is required and obtainable in a manner that meets its immediate business needs prior to beginning work.

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