Plasma Thermal Spray Technician

Job Description:

Smart people. Smart ideas. Smart choice.

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4

As an ITW company, MTS is part of a Fortune 300 global manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries, offering career development opportunities not just within MTS but across the ITW enterprise.

We're looking for a Plasma Thermal Spray Technician who will perform Plasma spray operations in accordance with MTS procedures and work instructions. This role will be responsible for maintaining all plasma spray equipment and sub systems, and providing plasma coated parts to internal and external customer specifications.

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What You'll Do:

- Operate the plasma thermal spray coating system, including but not limited to:
- Perform plasma spray operations in the following manner:  Take initiative and make decisions to meet customer expectations.
- Provide constructive feedback to area supervisor on quality issues, trends and workload. Exhibit willingness to help resolve issues regarding schedules and priorities.
- Interact and communicate effectively with all colleagues, including supervisors. Display ability to work as a part of team and across both shifts.

- Operate and maintain equipment in a safe, efficient manner, utilizing process cycle time to complete multiple tasks. Identify safety hazards and involve appropriate parties to resolve. Initiate creative and/or innovative ideas and show willingness to implement them.

- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work overtime and to meet schedule demands.

- Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

- Perform normal preventative maintenance by following the Plasma thermal spray system’s computer-generated preventative Maintenance schedule for surface prep, plasma spray and safety systems.
- Inspect and verify critical features both in-process and post. Understand machining prints and meets print requirements pertaining to plasma thermal spray coating.
- Understands and follows the Machine Shop routing system.

- Set up and operate Plasma thermal spray coating systems Robotic / CNC controllers.

What You Bring:

- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
- CNC and or Robotic controller experience ideal.
- Strong computer file management skills preferred.
- Experience with the following: Computer controlled systems; computer generated recipe selections, automated operations using dust collectors, fans, pipe valves, gas flow monitoring systems, and safety systems.
- Must demonstrate consistent attention to detail.
- Must be consistent on following safety requirements and utilize PPE where necessary.

Best in Class Benefits:

- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance: http://myitwhr.com/
- HSA/FSA with a company match
- Income protection benefits
- Industry leading 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Matching gift and volunteer program

Get Involved and Give Back:

MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.

Physical Demands (US only):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

$22 - 29 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.