Plasma Sprayer - 1st Shift

Barnes Aerospace; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace in Warren, MI is seeking a skilled plasma spray technician with 3+ years of experience to join our manufacturing team.

You will plan, set up and spray parts, read blueprints, and work with engineering to develop spray programs using Sulzer Metco and ABB 2400 robotics. A high school diploma is required.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, precision, and safe operation of coating equipment in an aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plasma spraying experience.
• Programming and use of Sulzer Metco Multi Coat Sprayer System.
• Programming abilities for ABB 2400 Series Robot.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents.
• Attention to detail; multitasking; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up and spray parts to meet production requirements.
• Mask and grit blast parts to prepare for coating.
• Work with Engineering to develop plasma spray programs and parameters.
• Ensure proper fixtures and inventory; requisition materials as needed.

Skills

Plasma spraying

Robot programming

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sulzer Metco Multi Coat Sprayer System

ABB 2400 Series Robot

Job description

• 3+ years’ experience plasma spraying; aerospace environment preferred
• Knowledge/Practical use and programming abilities of Robotic Plasma Gun (Sulzer Metco Multi Coat Sprayer System and ABB 2400 Series Robot)
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents
• Skills Desired: strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communications skills

• 3+ years’ experience plasma spraying; aerospace environment preferred
• Knowledge/Practical use and programming abilities of Robotic Plasma Gun (Sulzer Metco Multi Coat Sprayer System and ABB 2400 Series Robot)
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents
• Skills Desired: strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communications skills

Is your expertise different from the above? If you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn and new trade or skill, we want to hear from you.

Your Challenge

• Perform a variety of duties to plan, set up, and spray parts to meet production requirements. Mask and/or grit blast part to prepare for coating. Use judgment in determining proper flow and speed of spray for the best results and compliance with all specifications.
• Interpret work orders, engine manuals, and blueprints to determine information such as type of operations, and sequence of operations required.
• Work with Engineering to develop plasma spray programs, determine new methods, develop parameters, and determine material type for new or modified products. Assist with new tooling ideas.
• Ensure use of proper fixtures and tools; maintain adequate inventory levels of material to meet production goals. Requisition materials and tooling as required.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.