Quality Assurance Thermal Spray Technician

Quality Assurance Thermal Spray Technician 
 

We 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 instructions

Your 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 preferred

Why 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.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $55,000 to $68,000 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation, and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About us
 
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 
 
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 
 
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.
 
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: 
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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