Signia Aerospace is built on decades of proven performance and partnership in the aircraft systems industry. The proven brands that operate under the Signia Aerospace ecosystem lead the field in thermal management and mission-specific equipment. They are the brands of choice for pilots, maintenance directors, ground crews, and supply chain professionals worldwide, in commercial, private, and military applications. Our depth of expertise and unique pool of resources allows us to act as an integrated, nimble partner in the design, manufacture, delivery, and service of highly specialized aircraft systems and components.
Company Name:
Hartzell Aerospace Welding (Plane Exhaust) Our Culture We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more. Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.
Key Responsibilities:
Hartzell Aerospace Welding seeks a Sandblaster is responsible for preparing and cleaning metal surfaces by operating sandblasting equipment to remove scale, rust, paint, and other surface contaminants. This role ensures that parts meet required specifications and quality standards prior to coating, painting, or assembly. All roles at Signia are expected to support the company's operating model (SOAR) and contribute to the organization's business value drivers, Profitable New Business, Productivity, Precision M&A, and Value-Based Pricing, through operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus. Key Deliverables / Requirements of the
Position:
- Set up, operate, and maintain sandblasting equipment and blast booth.
- Prepare parts and materials for blasting, ensuring correct identification and handling.
- Perform sandblasting on various metal components to achieve specified surface finishes.
- Inspect parts before and after blasting to ensure proper cleaning and surface quality.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the blast area and equipment.
- Monitor and replace blast media as required to maintain efficiency and quality.
- Communicate any equipment malfunctions, material defects, or process issues to supervision.
Additional Requirements:
- Support when needed in the Fabrication department. Perform various metal assembly functions such as: riveting, drilling, countersinking, grinding, deburring, shearing, fabricating, etc.
- Utilize parts washers to clean and dry piece parts and small tubular assemblies
- Other manufacturing responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements Required Education and Experience:
- HS Diploma or GED required.
- Willing and able to follow both verbal and written work instructions with minimal supervision.
- Physically able to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity for handling tools and small parts.
- General manufacturing assembly and fabrication experience is preferred. Required Technical Competencies
- Mechanical Aptitude
- demonstrated examples (on the job or outside of work) showing competency to work with hands. Might include items such as body work skills, crate repair, general wrenching ability, construction work, etc.
- Manual Dexterity
- Ability to perform a job that requires detailed handwork
- Experience with Process Standards
- Demonstrated ability to read, understand and execute to written instruction
- Computer Skills
- experience with entering and retrieving data from a computer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify Pay:
$24.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person