Thermal Spray Technician I - 3rd Shift

Bodycote•North Clarendon, VT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Thermal Spray Technician is responsible for performing HVOF, plasma and/or other thermal spray coating operations per customer requirements and job folder specification. This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage. The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

Requirements

This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
High School diploma and a technical certification or two year degree in a technical field.
Working experience in a production environment that demonstrates capability to learn thermal spray processes.
Ability to perform mechanical measurements (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
Organized, detailed and accurate.
Good communication skills with co-workers and management.
Documentation skills with basic MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
Must be able to work in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Nice To Haves

Previous Plasma, thermal spray and/or HVOF spray experience preferred.
Familiarity with large multi-axis robotics and associated programming tools preferred.
Advanced documentation and computer skills preferred.
Thermal spray process experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review job folder to verify area of part to be masked, cleaned and/or blasted and coated.
Confirm all pre-coating requirements have been completed according to job folder specification.
Record and sign off on all applicable data defined in the job folder.
Report all coating problems, inaccuracies in job folder, damaged parts and/or tooling and fixtures to Thermal Spray Lead.
Make appropriate use of coating materials, equipment and documentation.
Follow in-process inspection procedures as needed to verify current operation meets customer and technical plan requirements.
Completion of assigned spray operation in timely, accurate manner per work instructions.
Accurate documentation of required data within job folder.
Attention to detail with a focused goal of zero rework.
Maintaining high quality output.
Excellent record of attendance with flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Assisting supervisor in developing processes that will improve operations.
100% on-time delivery of assigned projects.
Effective communication and collaboration with supervisor, plant leadership and co-workers.
Observe all Environmental, Health and Safety Policy requirements: Keeping work area neat and orderly at all times.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Wearing appropriate respiratory gear when in thermal spray booth.