What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vacuum Furnace Operations Technician position at Collins Aerospace?
About the Position
This entry-level Furnace Operator position requires no prior experience. As a Furnace Operator, you will work directly under the supervision of certified operators and will be responsible for learning and developing basic job skills and knowledge. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development within our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Load, unload and monitor furnaces runs.
- Inspect parts that have been brazed.
- Understand and follow quality testing techniques. Learn how to read and understand prints so that inspection and alloy placement can be understood.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Manufacturing Documentation and Labor Transactions.
- Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position.
- Works under immediate supervision. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
- Develops basic job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
- Tasks are routine/repetitive in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.
- Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement process as well as safety related activities.
- Over 40 hours per week as scheduled to meet business needs.
- All other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.
- Willingness to work nonstandard hours.
- Some Holiday hours may be required based on business need.
- Working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.
- The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday from 8:30pm – 5am. Training however will be the first 2-3 months Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:30pm.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Comprehensive training program.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- State-of-the-art equipment.
Requirements
- Typically requires a HS Diploma or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior furnace monitoring experience.
- Manual dexterity to perform tasks associated with furnace operations including fine, detailed manipulation of small tools.
- Ability to use various hand tools and equipment such as a scope and alloy applicator.
- Ability to learn how to read and understand prints.
- Basic shop math including knowledge of Geometric Tolerances.
- Basic proficiency with identifying, analyzing and resolving problems.
- Ability to pass FAR 145 training.
