Advanced Coating Technician
About The Position
The Advanced Coating Technician performs surface preparation, coating, finishing, and inspection on fabricated parts, assemblies, composite structures, airframes, and test equipment. The role uses coating technologies and processes including paints, epoxies, urethanes, powder coating, electrolytic coating, mechanical coating, and immersion applications to meet engineering, manufacturing, and quality specifications. The technician sets up, adjusts, and operates robotic, automatic, and manual coating equipment, along with spray guns, airbrushes, hoists, fixtures, and other specialized tools. Work includes masking, grit blasting, chemical etching, and other preparation; mixing and adjusting coating materials; and verifying process conditions such as temperature, humidity, and cleanliness. The role also involves troubleshooting equipment and making minor adjustments, handling hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety and environmental requirements, and maintaining accurate records. The technician performs in-process inspections with standard and precision measuring instruments, carries out rework or corrective actions as needed, and may collaborate with engineering, Process Floor Support, and other technical personnel on new coatings or procedures. All work must follow operating instructions, PPE requirements, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience applying advanced coatings such as paints, epoxies, and urethanes to fabricated parts, assemblies, or composite structures.
- At least 1 year of experience in surface preparation using Bondo, masking, grit blasting, sanding, and chemical rinsing processes.
- At least 1 year of experience working from instructions, blueprints, or written procedures.
- At least 1 year of experience preparing, measuring, mixing, and adjusting paints to desired thickness and selecting appropriate nozzles, pressure settings, or other coating solutions to meet viscosity and specification requirements.
- At least 1 year of experience troubleshooting and making minor adjustments to coating equipment.
- At least 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 PPE such as air hoods, respirators, or Tyvek garments.
- Ability to work any designated shift, including overnight.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance prior to the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces and apply coatings, finishes, and inspections to fabricated parts, assemblies, composite structures, airframes, and test equipment.
- Set up, adjust, and operate robotic, automatic, and manual coating equipment and specialized tools.
- Perform masking, grit blasting, chemical etching, and other surface preparation operations.
- Prepare, mix, and adjust coating materials to required specifications.
- Verify process conditions, including temperature, humidity, and cleanliness.
- Troubleshoot coating equipment and make minor adjustments to maintain proper operation.
- Handle hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Perform in-process inspections and verification using standard and precision measuring instruments.
- Perform rework or corrective actions as required.
- Collaborate with engineering, Process Floor Support, and other technical personnel on implementation of new coatings or procedures.
- Follow prescribed operating instructions, PPE requirements, and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
