JOB SUMMARY:

Perform multiple tasks including masking, cleaning, grit blasting, glass bead cleaning, and thermal spray operations under limited supervision. Program and operate an ABB robot to apply thermal spray coatings for salvage and repair or restoration of worn components utilizing twin wire arc, combustion flame, or High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform thermal spray operations utilizing various thermal spray processes.
• Program, operate and maintain ABB Robot arm and related fixtures and turn tables.
• Perform masking operations and fabricate masking shields.
• Assist with designs fixtures and selects tooling to improve efficiencies in the shop.
• Perform basic measuring operations.
• Ensure proper coating thickness for minimal machining.
• Maintain knowledge of thermal spray coatings and their application.
• Properly prepare, mask, and apply thermal spray coatings to rebuild parts.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate band saw, belt sander, grinder, glass bead grit blaster and other shop equipment.
• Maintain and perform basic repairs to power supply, push pull system and spray gun.
• Maintain records, provide data, and submit reports.
• Comprehend and interpret sketches, diagrams, and print.
• Avoid premature failures and rework by providing quality workmanship.
• Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers as assigned.
• Meet or exceed work standards.
• Participate and promote continuous improvement in safety and production,
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have sufficient mechanical aptitude to develop equipment operating and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be a motivated self-starter.
• Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to assist clients and employees in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work in a high visual concentration environment.
• Must be able to work with various powders and chemicals.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Prefer previous knowledge of thermal spray techniques.
• Syntax programming experience preferred.
• Previous machine shop experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

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 and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• May be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).
• Will be required to wear respirator and maintain medical certification for respirator use.
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that Empire in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

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 is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.