McAllen Special Processes Technician (3rd shift)

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, sets up and operates equipment to perform furnace operations, chemical strip/clean and abrasive blast cleaning on engine turbine components

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Performs special processes such as high temperature heat treats, brazing, FIC and coatings

Works from specific knowledge of applicable technical documents, custom process methods, and strict adherence to process instructions. Operates vacuum furnaces and batch atmosphere furnaces

Ensures cleaning and preparation work are properly performed

Performs chemical strip and clean and abrasive blast cleaning on blades, vanes, and other turbine engine parts

Works from recognized process methods, strict adherence to process instructions, specifications, and simple formulas to perform chemical cleaning, stripping, masking, etch, rinsing, drying, and degreasing operations

Performs related jobs, such as identifying the solutions, testing, and assists in the removal of spent solutions (acids and alkalis), operating manual and automated abrasive blast machines, washers/degreaser

Responsible for equipment maintenance, machine cleaning, chemical disposal, or similar functions as assigned

Positions material on racks, thermocouples, packs furnace containers, loads furnaces, unloads furnaces, and performs related functions applicable to heat treats, brazing, and coatings

Verify temperature control, atmosphere, and vacuum settings on Windows based and single loop temperature controllers

Performs operator level equipment maintenance as necessary

Responsible for meeting all quality assurance standards of the product

Must adhere to and follow all safety procedures, report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow all safety practices

Work normal scheduled shift on weekends per business needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

High school diploma/GED

Willing and able to work overtime and any shift

Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language: interpret and follow written procedures, i.e. AWI (Aviation Work Instructions), etc., complete documentation, i.e. routers, etc., and follow verbal instructions

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, nationals of the United States, asylees and refugees) due to access to export-controlled technology.

Must pass physical, background, and drug screens

Desired Characteristics :

Ability to work in a high-pressure and high-volume production environment

Demonstrated proficiency in the comprehension and use of vacuum and batch atmosphere furnaces

Proven experience and willingness to be self-directed and identify improvement processes

Ability and willingness to work effectively with others in a team setting

Follow and promote safe work practices

Communicate effectively with others

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No