Quality Assurance Thermal Spray Technician
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Quality Assurance Thermal Spray TechnicianWe are looking for a Thermal Spray Technician for our Westbury NY facility. In this role you will, operate under the jurisdiction of the Quality Assurance team to ensure the performative quality of manufactured powder products. The person in this role conducts thermal spray testing in accordance with internal specifications. Quality spray testing is conducted on powders produced in Materials Production and Engineering departments that are required for product release. Spray testing support is also required for analyzing customer complaints and other quality related checks.We offer:Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:* Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.* Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.* Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.* 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals* Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!* Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.* 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.* Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions* 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance* Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!Your Responsibilities:* Operate thermal spray equipment related to Air Plasma Spray (APS), High Velocity Oxy Fuel (HVOF), and Flame Spray processes.* Conduct hands-on work including running thermal spray control systems, maintaining thermal spray equipment, rebuilding thermal spray guns, setting up testing fixtures, setting up robotics programs, sandblasting, and handling of thermal spray powders.* May also be assigned work in the Metallography lab where necessary (Rockwell hardness testing, metallographic preparation, optical/SEM microscopy, and more).* Must maintain all safety, productivity, and quality requirements.Safety* Responsible for ensuring the proper and safe use of equipment within the laboratory at all times. This includes wearing a respirator, safety glasses, and hearing protection where required.* Must be able to safely handle gas cylinders.* Must be able to identify and take corrective steps to prevent an unsafe working environment within the laboratory.Productivity* Manage workflow through the laboratory.* Must communicate well with colleagues to plan for best workflow and ensure that time commitments are met.* Ensure equipment is kept in good order to minimize down-time.Quality* Must keep accurate documentation in accordance with internal procedures.* Must conduct spray tests in accordance with internal specifications* Must be able to follow written and verbal instructionsYour Profile:* High school diploma or equivalent required.* Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in related discipline preferred.* Knowledge of thermal spray process is a preferred.* Prior laboratory experience is preferred.* Experience in a manufacturing, welding, machining, or related environment preferred.* Capable of using machine shop equipment and hand tools.* Must be able to follow a variety of work instructions* Must be very detail-oriented and have good observational and problem-solving skills* Must have good organizational skills* Must have good communication skills.* Understanding of standard laboratory safety procedures in the handling of dangerous chemicals and materials.* Working proficiency with Microsoft Office computer software (Excel, Word, Outlook).* Familiarity with SAP systems preferred* ABB and / or Fanuc Robotics experience preferredWhy Oerlikon:Every one of us has the chance to be more curious; to bring a new innovations and ideas in our work and to our customers in the automotive, aerospace, energy, tooling, polymer processing and additive manufacturing sectors, and in doing this, we can reaffirm our customers' and strategic partners' trust.#joinoerlikonus #joinourteamAre you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and