Night Shift Process Technician – Thermal Spray & Equipment

Oerlikon; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon seeks a Process Technician for the 3rd shift (10:00 pm–6:30 am) at the Westbury, NY facility. You will set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot thermal spray and powder equipment, ensuring quality and safety. Strong mechanical aptitude and SOP adherence are essential.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing or process tech roles, with experience in plasma/HVOF processes. Compensation ranges from $26–$32 per hour with comprehensive benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, machine operation, or process technician experience preferred.
• Experience with thermal spray, plasma, HVOF, or similar industrial processes preferred.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read gauges, operating parameters, and work instructions.
• Experience using microscopes and measuring devices for quality verification.
• Ability to safely operate industrial equipment and material handling devices.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, operate, adjust, and monitor manufacturing equipment per SOPs.
• Load, transfer, and handle raw materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, inspections, and basic repairs.
• Monitor product quality and equipment performance during production.
• Calibrate and adjust thermal spray guns and related equipment per processes.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust as needed.
• Use gauges and measuring tools to verify quality and equipment condition.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues and process instability.
• Document settings, maintenance and parameters in the MPP and systems.
• Perform teardown, replacement, and rework as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Read gauges

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Gauges

Microscopes

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

Oerlikon seeks a Process Technician for the 3rd shift (10:00 pm–6:30 am) at the Westbury, NY facility. You will set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot thermal spray and powder equipment, ensuring quality and safety. Strong mechanical aptitude and SOP adherence are essential.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing or process tech roles, with experience in plasma/HVOF processes. Compensation ranges from $26–$32 per hour with comprehensive benefits starting day one.