Job Description Summary

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleaning and Stripping: Clean and strip aerospace components using various cleaning agents, solvents, and equipment. Remove paint, corrosion, rust, and other contaminants from surfaces to prepare them for inspection and repair.
• Operate and maintain chemical processing equipment. Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment including cleaning, calibration, and minor repairs.
• Conduct regular quality control checks on chemicals and final products to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Collect and analyze samples during production for testing and analysis purposes.
• Document and record production data including batch records, operating parameters, and test results.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineers, chemists, and maintenance technicians to troubleshoot equipment issues and optimize production processes.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines when handling and using cleaning agents and equipment.
• Metallurgical Laboratory (Metlab) Tasks: Prepare samples for metallurgical analysis using cutting, grinding, polishing, and etching techniques. Conduct metallurgical tests and examinations, such as microstructure analysis, hardness testing, and grain size measurement. Interpret and analyze metallurgical data to identify material properties, defects, and anomalies.
• Equipment and Inventory Management: Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure accurate and reliable performance. Monitor and manage inventory levels of cleaning agents, solvents, consumables, and spare parts. Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of materials and supplies.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all maintenance and repair activities. Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to minimize hazards and risks in the MRO shop.
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to follow all Services Technology Acceleration Center (STAC) safety regulations.
• Ability and willingness to follow all health, waste, and chemical regulations.
• FAA DOT drug testing required.

• Associate degree or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum 2 years' experience with chemical cleaning and stripping processes in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiar with the operation and maintenance of chemical cleaning and stripping manufacturing production lines
• Familiar with the operation and maintenance of robotic grit blasting
• Familiar with robot operations and automation
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as: Chemical cleaning, chemical stripping, manual & automated grit blast, benching & blending, shot peen, coatings, NDE inspection, fixture design and fabrication, welding & joining
• Able to interpret Engine Manual and Standard Practice Manual requirements and institute best practices
• Proven ability to deploy and maintain safe working practices
• Greenbelt or Six Sigma experience
• Strong teamwork skills and experience in a teaming environment
• Strong understanding of shop operations
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma to help improve process performance
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated history of effective horizontal leadership
• Ability to interface with environmental, health and safety to author and institutionalize policies
• Leadership ability: Strong communicator, decision maker, collaborative