Advanced Coating Technician

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This occupation requires performing surface preparation, coating, finishing, and inspection of a wide range of fabricated parts, assemblies, composite structures, airframes, and test equipment. Utilizes various coating technologies and processes including paints, epoxies, urethanes, powder coat, electrolytic, mechanical, and immersion applications to ensure compliance with engineering, manufacturing, and quality specifications. Sets up, adjusts, and operates robotic, automatic, and manual coating equipment, as well as spray guns, airbrushes, hoists, fixtures, and other specialized tools. Performs masking, grit blasting, chemical etching, and other preparation operations; mixes and adjusts coating materials to required specifications; and conducts process verifications such as temperature, humidity, and cleanliness checks. This occupation requires troubleshooting and making minor equipment adjustments, handling hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety and environmental requirements, and maintaining accurate records and documentation. Performs in-process inspection and verification using standard and precision measuring instruments to ensure proper coating application and component conformance. May collaborate with engineering, Process Floor Support, and other technical personnel in the implementation of new coatings or procedures, and performs rework or corrective actions as required. Ensures all work is conducted safely and in accordance with prescribed operating instructions, PPE requirements, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)
Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.
Minimum 1 year of experience in applying advanced coatings such as paints, epoxies, and urethanes on fabricated parts, assemblies, or composite structures.
Minimum 1 year of experience performing surface preparation using Bondo©, masking, grit blasting, sanding, and chemical rinsing processes.
Ability to work from instructions, blueprints, or written procedures.
Minimum 1 year of experience preparing, measuring, mixing, and adjusting paints to desired thickness, selecting correct nozzles, pressure setting, or other coating solutions to meet viscosity and specification requirements.
Experienced in troubleshooting and making minor adjustments to coating equipment to maintain proper operation.
Minimum 1 year of experience handling hazardous materials, including mixing, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Experience working in environments requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as air hoods, respirators, or Tyvek garments.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

Responsibilities

Performing surface preparation, coating, finishing, and inspection of fabricated parts, assemblies, composite structures, airframes, and test equipment.
Utilizing various coating technologies and processes including paints, epoxies, urethanes, powder coat, electrolytic, mechanical, and immersion applications.
Setting up, adjusting, and operating robotic, automatic, and manual coating equipment, spray guns, airbrushes, hoists, fixtures, and other specialized tools.
Performing masking, grit blasting, chemical etching, and other preparation operations.
Mixing and adjusting coating materials to required specifications.
Conducting process verifications such as temperature, humidity, and cleanliness checks.
Troubleshooting and making minor equipment adjustments.
Handling hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Performing in-process inspection and verification using standard and precision measuring instruments.
Collaborating with engineering, Process Floor Support, and other technical personnel in the implementation of new coatings or procedures.
Performing rework or corrective actions as required.
Ensuring all work is conducted safely and in accordance with prescribed operating instructions, PPE requirements, and regulatory standards.