Plasma Technician

Plasma Spray Technician

Engine Part Overhaul

Irving, TX

DEPARTMENT – OPERATIONS

FULL-TIME

Are you mechanically-inclined and looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? Have you considered a career in the Aerospace industry? Imagine the rewards of applying your background to a field that will allow commercial planes to keep flying.

Working at BP Aero:

At BP Aero Services (BP Aero) we hire, train, develop and lead a robust team of highly technical workers that make the most difficult types of repairs on gas turbine engines. We are a certificated FAA repair station. We operate in the Aerospace field as well as the Marine & Industrial space working with the airlines, engine overhaul shops as well as original manufacturers such as GE, Pratt & Whitney and IAE. We are a local privately held business right in Irving, TX and we have been in business since 2010. We offer a “family style” environment with ample opportunities for individual growth at all levels. Come join the BP Aero family and watch your career soar!

Benefits:

– Well-lit, clean work environment

– Competitive pay with shift premiums

– Health Insurance Plan Participation

– 401(K)

Plasma Spray Technician

Job duties include:

• Read Engine Service Manuals to determine engine component repair requirements.
• Follow written tech plans and instructions for plasma spray, HVOF, and wire arc spray of engine components.
• Use FANUC and ABB robots to apply thermal spray coatings. (Rarely: Hand spray thermal spray coatings.)
• Inspect surfaces visually for defects. Inspect parts dimensionally using micrometers and calipers.
• Perform necessary part preparation (cleaning, masking, grit blasting, and de-masking)
• Perform required maintenance on equipment (rebuild gun, change powder, replace water). Assist the maintenance department as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Participate in the cross training of other plasma spray technicians.
• Observe all applicable safety requirements and report immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Move between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants will meet all of these requirements:

• Minimum two years experience applying thermal spray coatings (plasma, hvof, wire, flame, or cold spray)
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Proficient operating a FANUC or ABB robot.
• Proficient understanding of ATA chapters associated with aviation Engine Service Manuals.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.
• Reading and writing in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• (Not required, but a plus) Experience operating a fork lift.
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

BP Aero is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health and well-being of its employees. Employment opportunities at BP Aero are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. BP Aero complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws with regard to equal employment opportunity.