Thermal Spray Technician (3rd shift, Mon-Fri)

Component Repair Technologies • Mentor, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Thermal Spray Technician (Level I) applies materials to metal turbine-engine components using manual thermal spray techniques and computer-programmed (CNC) applications. The department uses thermal spray equipment to deposit heated or melted materials for dimensional restoration. The technician works alongside experienced technicians and receives in-house, computer-based and hands-on training in processes, equipment, safety, quality standards, and application techniques. Responsibilities grow as skills develop, with work performed under the supervision of a professional team in a modern, climate-controlled facility.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as scales, micrometers, dial indicators, and go/no-go gauges.
• Experience reading shop drawings and work instructions and documenting work performed.
• Previous experience operating overhead cranes.
• General experience using files and other hand tools to remove sharp edges from metal surfaces.
• High school or technical school graduate, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn basic shop math.
• Basic knowledge of computers and standard software programs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to use hand tools and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and perform the job with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-house on-the-job training, including computer-based and hands-on instruction.
• Follow established safety protocols and company safety policies and procedures.
• Interpret and follow work instructions and shop drawings to apply the proper thermal spray process to the correct part features.
• Inspect and prepare parts for thermal spray coating, including cleaning, masking, blasting, and other required processes.
• Set up and operate thermal spray equipment according to work instructions.
• Select and apply specified coatings manually or through computer-controlled (CNC) processes.
• Handle coatings according to safety, quality, stock-control, and security policies.
• Remove masking after coating and prepare parts for the next process.
• Maintain equipment, perform daily checks, and complete logbooks or other required records.
• Perform process tests for quality control.
• Use handheld gauges to measure parts during coating and verify the correct coating amount.

Benefits

• Two health-care options, including a fully funded program with no premiums for the employee and family, and a traditional employee-premium-contribution option.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Continuing education through multiple sources and opportunities, with tuition reimbursement subject to eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off through vacation days and personal days.
• Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED