Thermal Spray Technician

About the role

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus!

Bodycote offers paid holidays and paid time off, as well as 401k match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential job functions associated with thermal spray coating operations under the direction of the Production Supervisor to meet customer specifications, including assisting other employees as needed.
• Review job folder to verify area of part to be masked, cleaned/or blasted and coated. Confirm all pre-coating requirements have been completed according to the job folder specification.
• Record and sign off on all applicable data defined in the job folder.
• Report all coating problems, inaccuracies in the job folder, damaged parts, and/or tooling and fixtures to the 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 a timely, accurate manner per work instructions.
• Accurate documentation of required data within the job folder.
• Attention to detail with a focused goal of zero rework.
• Maintain high-quality output.
• Excellent record of attendance with flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Assist the supervisor in developing processes that will improve operations.
• 100% on-time delivery of assigned projects.
• Effective communication and collaboration with supervisor, plant leadership, and coworkers.
• Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy requirements:
• Keeping the work area neat and orderly at all times.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Wear appropriate respiratory gear when in the thermal spray booth.

Qualifications

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent, and a technical certification or two-year degree in a technical field.
• Working experience in a production environment that demonstrates the 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.
• 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.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• 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.

Department

Operations & Production

Role

Thermal Spray Tech

Locations

Hebron, KY

Employment type

Full-time

About Bodycote North America

Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities, our experience and expertise ensure we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.