Heat Treat Quality Technician

Company Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company.  We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines.  We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. 

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers.  Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Operates various heat treatment furnaces. Conducts vacuum and partial pressure heat treatment to alter metallurgical and mechanical properties of castings to achieve various levels of material strength, hardness and/or flexibility per customer requirements and specifications.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are some of the essential job functions of a Heat Treat Quality Tech at Chromalloy Castings. Other duties may be assigned.

     - Track productivity and quality metrics

     - Generate and present reports on performance and quality metrics

     - Review customer specifications

     - Be familiar with heat treatment industry standards

     - Review and revise internal engineering specifications

     - Conduct internal audits of the heat treatment department

     - Conduct periodic quality reviews of daily checks performed by operators

     - Prepare for external accreditation audits

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job functions successfully.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Required: High school diploma

Preferred:

1 year experience in heat treatment or a similar industry or work environment.

Associate degree or higher

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate in English to read and interpret documents such as engineering specifications, operating instructions, and industry requirements. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group situations with engineers, supervision, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and interpret or to quickly learn to read and interpret line graphs and to comprehend the relationship between temperature and vacuum using the Fahrenheit scale and microns.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out all given instruction. Ability to effectively solve common equipment or process related problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

ORGANIZATION

Ability to keep large amounts of data organized and easy to interpret. Ability to keep documents neatly filed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    - Alternate between standing and sitting readily throughout the day

    - Adequate vision to safely perform all job functions (near sight, far sight, good depth perception, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to elevated temperatures, machinery noise, and dirt/dust. The employee is at times exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional exposure to loud noise.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran's status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability. 

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.  If this position requires access to export-controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, any offer of em