Coating Technician - Thermal Spray

Standard Aero•North Kansas City, KS

10d

About The Position

The Coating Technician sets up and operates spray systems to apply thermal spray coatings to parts. The role prepares and masks parts, operates blasting equipment, applies coatings using manual, semi-automatic, and/or robotic systems, and inspects coated surfaces for defects and compliance with specifications. The technician also maintains equipment, supports continuous improvement and production needs, and follows applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
At least 1 year of experience in machine operating and/or robotics.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted for approximately 25% of the average workday.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with thermal spray coating.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

Select and prepare solutions or coatings according to formulas and specifications; create spray recipes and sequences.
Plan, develop, write, revise, document, test, implement, and control robot programs, as applicable.
Operate blasting equipment to clean and prepare material and component surfaces.
Prepare and mask parts using fixtures, rubber, tape, TAFA, antibond, or metal masks before coating.
Set up and operate manual, semi-automatic, and/or robotic spray systems to coat parts.
Remove masking, clean overspray, and wash parts.
Inspect surfaces before and after coating for defects and compliance with specifications using measuring and inspection devices.
Clean and maintain spray/coating equipment, fixtures, and blast cabinets.
Participate in continuous improvement of cell processes.
Cross-train in complementary skills and seek endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
Move between production assignments requiring multiple skill endorsements as needed.
Help cross-train other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
Observe applicable safety requirements and promptly report unsafe practices or conditions.
Carry out other duties as assigned.