Passivation Operator

The Passivation Operator is responsible for performing passivation and clean processes on aerospace components to ensure corrosion resistance and strict conformance to internal customer military and NADCAP specifications. This role supports aerospace production by safely operating chemical processing equipment accurately following work instructions using basic computer systems to enter and review production data and maintaining detailed process documentation in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The Passivation Operator also performs corrosion resistance testing such as salt spray and humidity testing to verify process effectiveness and specification addition this role is responsible for performing daily weekly and monthly departmental checks basic preventative maintenance and controlled tank chemistry additions as directed by a supervisor or engineer.

The Passivation Operator shall be able to demonstrate working knowledge of applicable specifications process controls testing requirements and documented procedures during internal and external audits including NADCAP audits.

Experience:1 years experience in a manufacturing environment

Education:High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Skills / Certifications:

Essential

• Ability to fluently read work and follow instructions in English
• Ability to read and follow work instructions process specifications and job travelers/routers
• Experience in manufacturing chemical processing or passivation (aerospace preferred)
• Experience reading and interpreting technical documents (standards/specifications)
• Basic computer literacy including the ability to use software for data entry and recordkeeping
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Comfortable working with chemicals and wearing required PPE including respirators
• Follow all safety environmental and hazardous material handling requirements in accordance with OSHA and company policies
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed

Desired

• Experience and knowledgeable in Aerospace industry standards
• Knowledge of Military and government specifications
• Prior experience in a Quality environment in a related industry
• Experience working with 3rd party auditors (NADCAP)
• NDT Level I/II Certification in Magnetic Particle and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (or desire to obtain certification)

Physical and Environmental Elements:

Position works around machinery equipment and chemicals. The employee is expected to access enter and retrieve data by using a computer terminal. This position requires employee to stand for 8 hours. The position requires lifting parts up to 35lbs unassisted. The employee must often bend and reach to load unload or stack materials on equipment. The employee also moves throughout the building to collect deliver and handle production parts. The position will require the use of protective devices such as half-face respirator goggles apron and gloves. Employment in this position requires successfully passing pre-employment medical testing and annual retesting of the employees ability to wear a respirator.