Plasma Sprayer - 1st Shift

Barnes Group; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Group in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced plasma spray technician to plan, set up, and spray parts to meet production requirements. You will mask or grit blast surfaces and adjust spray flow and speed to meet specifications.

You will interpret work orders and blueprints, collaborate with Engineering to develop spray programs and parameters for new or modified products, and ensure use of proper fixtures, tooling, and inventory to sustain production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with plasma spraying in an aerospace environment is preferred.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and technical documents.
• Proficiency in programming robotic spray systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail, multitasking, and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and spray parts to meet production requirements.
• Mask and grit blast surfaces to prepare for coating.
• Interpret work orders, manuals, and blueprints to determine operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop spray programs and parameters.
• Maintain fixtures, tools, and inventory to support production goals.

Skills

Plasma spraying

Robotic 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

Your Expertise:

• 3+ years’ experience plasma spraying; aerospace environmentpreferred


• Knowledge/Practical use and programming abilities of Robotic Plasma Gun (SulzerMetcoMulti Coat Sprayer System and ABB 2400 Series Robot)


• Good mathematical skills


• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technicaldocuments


• Skills Desired: strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communicationsskills

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.