Defense Coating Tech | Flame Spray & Primers

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k 4% match on 5% deferrals

PTO – Up to 5 weeks

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-term Disability

Paid Family/Medical Leave

Genrous Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance

Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursement

Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Coating Technician to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. You will help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security.

We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth. Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Qualifications

• Industrial or manufacturing background with abrasive blasting and spray-painting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of surface preparation, masking and protective coating application.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, mixing ratios and job requirements.
• Ability to complete daily production records.
• Willingness to train and become qualified in thermal flame spray operations.
• Adaptability and the ability to work across multiple processes as needed.
• Dependable attendance, attention to detail, and commitment to safe work practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, including willingness to accept feedback.
• No formal coating certification is needed.
• Forklift experience preferred, company training available.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sand and mask parts to prepare them for blasting and coating.
• Perform abrasive blasting to achieve the required cleanliness and profile.
• Mix and apply primers, topcoats, and other protective coatings as assigned.
• Complete flame spray training and qualification before performing flame spray work independently.
• Set up, operate, and maintain equipment used in assigned operations.
• Follow work instructions, product data sheets, company procedures and applicable job specifications.
• Check and record daily environmental conditions, surface profile, and coating thickness as required.
• Complete production records accurately as needed.
• Move between assignments as priorities change and assist other team members.
• Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Industrial/manufacturing background

Follow written/verbal instructions

Teamwork and communication

Dependable attendance

Tools

Abrasive blasting equipment

Flame spray operations training

Spray-painting applications

Job description

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Coating Technician to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. You will help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security.

We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth. Ready to make a real difference? Join us.