Shot Peen Technician

SUMMARY: The Shot Peen Technician II is responsible for performing shot peening operations on aerospace components to enhance their fatigue resistance and overall durability. This role requires a thorough understanding of shot peening processes, equipment operation, and adherence to industry standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Follow verbal instructions, paper routers, customer specifications, and blueprints to layout work and prepare components for shot peening.
• Operate shot peening equipment, including adjusting measurements, nozzle angles, oscillation, and air pressure settings.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections of components before and after process to identify defects or irregularities.
• Prepare components for processing, including cleaning and necessary preparations. Apply protective measures to specified areas as required by the job.
• Adjust equipment settings and parameters to meet job specifications.
• Verify intensities with Almen, strips, blocks, and measuring gauges. Measures and checks test specimens to verify conformances and specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of shot peening operations, including process parameters, machine settings, and inspection results.
• Identify and report operational issues or defects to immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.