Thermal Spray Technician

JOB SUMMARY: Perform high velocity coating (HVC) or high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) thermal spray operations including straightening, stripping, grit blasting, coating, and finish grinding and polishing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Perform all basic measuring, grinding, masking, coating, and straightening operations. Inspect incoming work and related paperwork. Operate Lathes, Cylindrical, Grinders, Straightening Press and Thermal Spray equipment. Safely perform the chrome removal process. Accurately apply the HVOF spray coating with customer set ups and grind or polish. Straighten Rods in the Press to within manufacture tolerance. Perform equipment maintenance. Perform precision measuring operations utilizing micrometers and similar precision measuring tools. Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Handle incoming customer calls. Open and close work orders. Complete paperwork associated with the shipping of jobs. Locate information on pricing. Give quotes on jobs. Set up programming on machines. Measure and inspect products accurately. Own and maintain required personal tools needed for maintenance of equipment and performance of job duties. Work within and promote corporate values. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES : General machinist skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to read prints. General maintenance skills. Ability to maintain consistent attendance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Experience running Lathes and Grinders. Experience in skills such as Indicating, Inspections, and Micrometers. Be proficient in MDSI software. 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, 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 regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision. 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.