Thermal Spray Technician - Join a Highly Skilled Team - Menomonee Falls, WI

About the role

Ace Precision is an internationally recognized supplier to the Aerospace, Power Generation, Defense, and Space industries. Our advanced coating capabilities play a critical role in protecting high-performance components—and our technicians are at the heart of that success. If you take pride in precision work, enjoy hands-on technical processes, and want to grow your skills in a clean, well-run environment, this role may be for you.

Why Technicians Choose Us: If you’re a Thermal Spray Technician who values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous learning, Ace Precision offers an environment where your skills are respected and developed.

• Clean, organized, and safety-focused workstations
• Modern thermal spray equipment and tooling
• Long-tenured technicians who provide hands-on mentorship and on-the-job training
• Predictable schedules with voluntary overtime
• A culture that respects your skill, your time, and your safety

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for thermal spray processes, including proper cleaning, handling, and surface preparation
• Mask, blast, blend, or strip parts as required to meet process and quality requirements
• Pull and stage materials, tools, and equipment needed for each coating operation
• Operate thermal spray equipment to apply coatings using manual, semi-automated, or automated processes
• Interpret detailed sketches, routings, and process control documents to understand dimensions, tolerances, and operation sequences
• Fit and position parts using fixtures, jigs, and robotic equipment as required
• Perform thermal spray operations on a wide range of alloys, including similar and dissimilar materials
• Visually inspect coatings, identify potential defects, and communicate quality concerns
• Demonstrate proficiency in thermal spray processes, including passing Level 2 written and practical qualification tests
• Work closely with senior technicians and engineering to ensure process consistency and continuous improvement

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 6+ months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and understand drawings, routings, safety rules, and procedure manuals
• Strong manual dexterity, steady hands, and good hand–eye coordination
• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Match up to 8%
• A Work-Life Balance
• Multiple shift options include day and night shifts with 10% shift premium and compressed work week
• Paid Vacation & Personal Time, and 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program Reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Reimbursement (weld helmets, safety glasses, safety shoes, custom molded hearing protection)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company meals, events, and parties!