Plasma Sprayer (2nd Shift)

Barnes Group; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Group in East Granby, CT is seeking a plasma spraying technician for 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 3:00pm-11:30pm). Training on 1st shift is required to ensure a smooth transition.

The role focuses on planning, setting up and spraying parts to meet production specs, interpreting blueprints, and developing coating parameters with the engineering team. A strong eye for detail and solid math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plasma spraying experience.
• Aerospace environment experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Good mathematical and measurement skills.
• Comfort with interpreting work orders and manuals.

Responsibilities

• 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; adjust flow and speed for best results per specs.
• Work with Engineering to develop plasma spray programs and determine parameters for new or modified products.
• Ensure use of proper fixtures and tools; maintain inventory and requisition materials as needed.

Skills

Plasma spraying

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Robotic plasma gun

ABB 2400 robot

Metco sprayer system

Job description

Position Details:

2nd Shift Mon-Fri 3:00pm-11:30pm

Must be able to train on 1st shift.

Your Expertise:

• 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.

This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicant must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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