Thermal Spray Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Follow Work Instructions, Load Programs into the ABB Robots, Operate and maintain HVOF & PLASMA spray equipment, including HVOF (High Velocity Oxygen Fuel) guns, PLASMA guns, and spray systems.
• Ensure that the equipment is calibrated, configured, and ready for coating applications in accordance with specified engineering specifications.
• Properly prepare surfaces to be coated by cleaning, Masking, Polymer Application (DYMAX), grit blasting, ensuring the surface is free from contaminants, ensuring optimal coating adhesion, and deburring the coating on non-coated areas.
• Handle and prepare thermal spray materials, including powders to be fed into the HVOF & PLASMA gun for the coating process.
• Skillfully apply HVOF & PLASMA thermal spray coatings on various substrates while adhering to precise parameters such as gases, powder feed, and Coating Thickness.
• Verify coating thickness, surface finish, and coating quality using approved inspection processes.
• Read, interpret, and follow all engineering drawings, coating specifications, process sheets, and technical instructions.
• Continuously monitor the spray process to ensure it meets specifications.
• Perform and track routine equipment maintenance, including all required preventive maintenance scheduling, proper troubleshooting, and necessary process adjustments to ensure continuous high-quality coatings.

Quality Control

• Continuously perform and track routine equipment maintenance, including all required preventive maintenance scheduling, proper troubleshooting, and necessary process adjustments to ensure continuous high-quality coatings.
• Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material and actively promote safety processes.
• Accurately document and record all spray and coating processes and data.
• Track and maintain all spray and coating material usage, coating thicknesses, and other quality-control checks.
• Proactively collaborate with engineering and the production team to resolve any process gaps or issues.
• Support and adhere to all continuous improvement initiatives to enhance and improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and process reliability.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience and knowledge operating plasma spray or thermal spray coating equipment.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience coating industrial gas turbine components, including but not limited to Turbine blades, Vanes, Combustion components, Transition pieces, Shrouds, and compressor components.
• Knowledge of thermal spray processes, including plasma spray, HVOF, and bond coat applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and process specifications.
• Familiarity with coating thickness measurement equipment and inspection techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as business requires.

Salary

$18.15 - $29.40 (DOE) + Potential Bonus