Entry-Level Thermal Spray Operator - 1st Shift

IBC Metal Technologies of Indiana LLC.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

IBC Group is seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined individual to join our production team as an Entry-Level Thermal Spray Operator. This hands-on role involves preparing, masking, and applying thermal spray coatings to customer parts using specialized equipment.

No prior thermal spray experience is required; individuals with welding, machining, sandblasting, or industrial manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply and learn to operate spray equipment, manual lathes, and robotic

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident required (sponsorship will not be provided).
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring instruments, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform continuous physical work in an industrial environment, including standing and walking for the majority of the shift, frequent bending and lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and safely operating material handling equipment in a non-temperature-controlled facility.
• Basic computer skills necessary to complete shipping and receiving transactions and documentation.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, welding, machining, fabrication, or a similar hands-on environment highly desired.
• Experience using forklift and overhead cranes preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer parts for coating through cleaning, abrasive blasting (sandblasting), and masking.
• Set up and operate thermal spray equipment to apply coatings according to work instructions and specifications.
• Learn to operate manual lathes and robotic equipment used during the coating process.
• Safely move and position customer parts using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Inspect parts and completed work to ensure quality standards and customer requirements are met.
• Read and follow work orders, operating procedures, and safety instructions.
• Maintain accurate production records and keep work areas and equipment clean and organized.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a loose-fitting respirator, and follow all safety procedures.
• Cross-train in other production-related departments, including Shipping & Receiving as workload requires.
• Support and complete additional projects and tasks assigned by your direct supervisor.
• Follow all internal quality policies, OSHA safety regulations, and company safety policies, including the use of required PPE.

Job description

IBC Group is seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined individual to join our production team as an Entry-Level Thermal Spray Operator. This hands-on role involves preparing, masking, and applying thermal spray coatings to customer parts using specialized equipment.

No prior thermal spray experience is required; individuals with welding, machining, sandblasting, or industrial manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply and learn to operate spray equipment, manual lathes, and robotic