Coating - Plasma - Chemical Process Operator I
About The Position
The Chemical Process Operator performs thermal coating processes used to apply pack aluminide coatings to gas turbine engine components. Working as part of a team, this role supports the manufacture and repair of aerospace components through coating application, surface preparation, inspection, and documentation while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The position works an overnight rotating 12-hour schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a pattern of three nights on, three nights off, one night on, and one night off. A $3.00 per hour shift differential is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Strong shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, multiplication, and division.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to safely operate coating and processing equipment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience.
- Coatings, thermal processing, or special process experience.
- Aerospace or gas turbine component manufacturing experience.
- Experience with abrasive blasting, masking, peening, or surface preparation processes.
- Experience working in a NADCAP-accredited or regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform pack aluminide coating processes, including A12 retort packing and A12 furnace loading.
- Apply spray coatings and perform abrasive blasting according to work instructions and customer specifications.
- Monitor coating application and adherence to ensure quality requirements are met.
- Perform additional processing tasks as needed, including assembly, disassembly, vibratory tumbling, blending, peening, grit blasting, and masking or preparation.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery.
- Inspect and certify own work using measuring and inspection tools.
- Complete required quality documentation and production records.
- Follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and quality standards.
- Support 5S, CPEX, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Benefits
- $3.00 per hour shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
