USAHand Blender

This is a WEEKEND Role
Friday Saturday and Sunday
5:30a.m. 6:00 p.m. EST
The primary purpose of this position is to file grind polish and/or deburr turbine component apparatus and blades; to inspect blades check the dimensions of blades according to manufacturing specifications. Perform blending and material removal with minimal supervision according to manufacturing and customer requirements. Job Responsibilities:THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT. Receive assignments verbal and/or written from supervision. Route and blend turbine components. Use blending tools and equipment including large belt sanders. Use precision measuring equipment for inprocess inspections and interpret results Visually inspect parts. Belt sand and blend to the original contour of the part or as required by work instructions. Notch and route cracks and remove sections of the part as needed. Polish areas requiring weld. Remove/blend plasma overspray excess weld and braze. Round off edges of airfoil on buffing wheel. Change belts on belt sanding machine and burrs on die grinder. Read and interpret traveler/documents and other specifications to gather work instructions. Grind smooth and polish airfoils and leading/trailing edges of assemblies. Deburr bridge welds; measure mark and scribe bridge widths using calipers; operate hand grinder to blend welds and finish surface to meet tolerances prescribed. Follow established procedures to work with welded repair airfoils tri pins and ring segments. Lay out and grind closing and/or last blades. Follow proper JHA as appropriate for the operation that is being performed. Create and maintain proper information logs pertaining to blades(s). Mark and/or record other production information manually or using computer equipment as indicated. Notify supervision of irregularities or equipment malfunctions. Perform routine maintenance on equipment. Maintain clean safe organized work area at all times.Education/Job Knowledge Requirements:This position requires a high school education or equivalent. Requires the ability to read write complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions. Requires the ability to perform math skills such as addition subtraction multiplication and division; also requires the simple use of formulas charts tables drawings specifications schedules or diagram.Experience RequiredSix months experience in working in a structured production manufacturing atmosphere is preferred. Knowledge of chemicals gritblasting safe machine practices and techniques is beneficial. Ability to use hand held measuring tools.Responsibility for Safety of OthersInattention thoughtlessness or careless operation of equipment or performance of duties may cause losttime injuries to self or others.Work of OthersEmployee is responsible for own work only.Responsibility for Equipment or ProcessThe equipment used (various shop & hand tools) should not be damaged under normal use and care. Misuse may result in considerable damage to specific parts or equipment. Routine maintenance of the equipment is requiredPhysical DemandModerate physical effort required with bending stretching walking and standing. Gripping and grasping tools is common as is the use of mechanical controls such as buttons knobs and levers. Some repetitive motion is involved in the execution of job tasks. A crane is available for lifting and carrying parts fixtures or cutting tools which may weigh up to 50 pounds or more.Mental/Visual/Auditory DemandsConstant mental and visual attention required to perform repetitive and variable responsibilities. Normal or corrected vision required.Working ConditionsPossible contact with coating materials fumes and chemicals. Safety goggles/glasses and safety shoes are required for safety in the production area; ear protection gloves full face hooded air supply respirator throwaway coveralls and aprons may be required when completing some operations of the job. HazardsCare should be taken in the operation of equipment and in lifting and moving materials and tools to avoid accidents that may result in lost time injuries. Initiative and IngenuityThe employee in this position follows established procedures exercising judgment in selection of methods or procedures to perform setups plan and make decisions based on knowledge of standards policies and procedures.Responsibility for Material or ProductErrors not caught immediately may result in product failure and/or significant customer impact.Job Prerequisites Must have successfully completed the Industrial Reading Test with a score of 70% or better. Must have successfully completed Shop Math Test with a score of 70% or better. Must have successfully completed Measuring Instruments Test with a score of 70% or better.OrMust successfully complete the Career Readiness/Work Key Tests with the following results:Reading for Information 3Applied Mathematics 3Locating Information 4Job Requirements Demonstrate the ability to setup bader style machines. Demonstrate the ability to use grinding equipment. Demonstrate the ability to efficiently grind different blade and vane styles. Demonstrate the ability to accurately complete required documentation. Demonstrate the ability to use precision measuring equipment for inprocess inspections and interpret results