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

Component Repair Technologies • Mentor, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Thermal Spray Technician (Level I) applies materials to turbine engine components using thermal spray equipment and manual or computer-programmed (CNC) processes. The department uses thermal spray to deposit heated or melted materials for dimensional restoration of metal components.

The technician works alongside experienced technicians and develops process knowledge, equipment familiarity, safety and quality practices, and application skills through extensive in-house, computer-based, and hands-on on-the-job training. Responsibilities grow as skills develop, with work performed under the supervision of a professional team of technicians.

The position’s primary functions take place in a climate-controlled, modern facility. The role is listed for the third shift, Monday through Friday.

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 basic shop math or ability to learn it.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with 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 minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 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-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Continuing education opportunities and tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off through vacation days and personal days.
• Hourly premiums for off-shifts.

What This Job Offers

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