Welder / Thermal Spray Operator

TAT Piedmont is part of a multi-site, global aerospace company dedicated to our customer experience of exceeding expectations. We are the leading APU leasing and repair station for key commercial and military aircraft solutions with over 50 years of experience in the industry.

We have an ambitious and fast-growing environment that believes in the power of team collaboration with the deep-rooted belief that there is no substitution to personal relationships and interactions. We offer a flexible work environment enabling talented individuals to fulfill their development goals through drive, energy, and passion for the customer.

We are looking for a qualified Welder / Thermal Spray Operator for our Greensboro facility. In this role you will set up and operate all equipment within the Thermal Spray production environment. You’ll be responsible for measuring and controlling product quality and making process changes within the scope of the standard operating procedures to include welding within the plant.

Primary Job Functions:

• Weld applications as needed per prints. Weld stainless steel and aluminum materials.
• Reports to shift supervisor on production status, problems, and deviations
• Reads and applies information contained in specifications to determine equipment settings that impact product outputs.
• Examine material to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Review job traveler and drawings to determine areas of part to be masked, cleaned, grit blasted, and coated.
• Prepare parts for thermal spraying to include cleaning, fixturing, masking, and grit blasting.
• Setup various types of tooling, fixturing, and parts for coating.
• Perform in-process dimensional checks using micrometer, caliper, or other instrumentation.
• Monitor machine parameters affecting the quality of the coating including console readings, and process temperatures.
• Prepare and spray microstructure lab samples.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations and take action to correct unsafe conditions where identified.
• Operates lift truck and other material handling equipment.
• Follow all Environmental and Health and Safety Policy requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years welding, 4 years preferred.
• High School diploma required.
• Technical Trades School or associates degree preferred. Industry experience accepted in lieu of schooling.
• Strong mathematics foundation required.
• Minimum of 2 years Flame Spray a plus.
• Must have basic knowledge of machining and manufacturing practices.
• Ability to perform dimensional inspection using micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices.
• Working knowledge with set ups, programs, and operation of multi axis robots a plus
• Ability to service and maintain gun, hoses, cables, and powder feeder equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.

Benefits

Piedmont Aviation Component Services, a subsidiary of TAT Technologies, is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.