The Services Technology Acceleration Center (STAC) is dedicated to advancing aerospace inspection technologies and repair processes and enhancing customer support capabilities for its Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities around the globe. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Shop Heat Treat and Braze Technician to join our team at the Services Technology Acceleration Center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for programming, setting up and operating vacuum furnaces and industrial ovens to perform a series of heat treat and braze operations for engine components in both production and development. The ideal candidate will be expected to become proficient in multiple types of special process manufacturing related to Heat Treat and Braze applications.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform in a self-directed team environment.Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate & troubleshoot multiple pieces of industrial heating equipment such as vacuum furnaces, atmospheric furnaces and industrial ovens within the facility to enable delivery of development/prototype/repair hardware, and low-rate production hardware
Braze Tasks: Assemble and prepare parts and or samples for brazing. Operate capacitive discharge weld equipment. Apply braze materials and stop off to parts and samples.
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 operation, maintenance and repair activities. Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to minimize hazards and risks in the MRO shop.
Follow technical plans, work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications, and other company/customer specifications to meet desired manufacturing objectives
Oversee and coordinate equipment calibrations.
Evaluate equipment calibrations for compliance to standards and specifications.
Ability and willingness to lift 50 lbs.
Ability and willingness to follow all STAC safety regulations.
Ability and willingness to follow all health, waste, and chemical regulations.
Minimum Requirements:
Associates degree in an applicable technical discipline from an accredited school or institution i.e., Aviation Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronic Technology, Chemical Technology, Welding Technology, etc. or high school diploma / GED with a minimum 2 years of Heat Treat and Braze experience.
Desired Characteristics:
Ability to program and operate vacuum furnaces and industrial heat-treating equipment.
Ability to review and evaluate furnace temperature uniformity surveys, vacuum instrument and control/recording instrument calibrations for compliance to industry standards.
Ability to evaluate heat treat cycle chart recorder data for compliance with customer supplied heat treat cycle requirements. (i.e. time at soak temperature, ramp rates, cooling rates, vacuum levels, gas atmosphere levels, gas dew point requirements etc.)
Experience with methods used to troubleshoot vacuum furnaces and associated vacuum controls, gauges, and equipment
Experience with brazing methods and techniques
Experience with special process equipment such as grit blasters, vacuum systems, dew point gas measurement systems, and capacitive discharge resistance welders
Familiarity with AMS2750 pyrometry requirements.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and assure compliance with requirements during processing
Willingness and ability to work within a team environment and balance multiple priorities
Excellent computer skills to include experience with MS Office.
Well organized and self-directed worker.
Basic fluency with the English language.
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
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GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
