Platinum Plating Coating - Chemical Process Operator 1st shift

Chromalloy; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy in Florida is seeking a Chemical Process Operator to perform chemical and mechanical processing for aerospace turbine engine components. You will support coating, cleaning, surface preparation, and thermal processing while ensuring quality, safety, and customer requirements.

You’ll work on first shift, Monday–Friday, with hands-on responsibilities including grit blasting, ultrasonic cleaning, furnace operation, material preparation, and process documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, coating, heat treatment, or related industry preferred.
• Clear communication in English; ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specs, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals and operate industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical processing and coating operations on aerospace turbine engine components.
• Execute processing steps including grit blasting, ultrasonic cleaning, thermal processing, and coating preparation.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain furnaces, coating systems, blasting equipment, and other machinery.
• Prepare and mix production materials per procedures.
• Monitor parameters and ensure compliance with specs and quality standards.
• Document processes with logs and travel sheets for traceability.
• Inspect work to meet customer, engineering, and quality requirements.

Skills

English communication

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Math calculations

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Coating systems

Grit blasting equipment

Furnaces

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Chemical Process Operator to perform chemical and mechanical processing operations used in the production of aerospace turbine engine components. This role supports coating, cleaning, surface preparation, and thermal processing operations while ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.

Shift

1st shift, Monday-Friday 4:00a-12:00p

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform chemical processing and coating operations on aerospace turbine engine components.
• Execute production processes including grit blasting, ultrasonic cleaning, thermal processing, and coating preparation activities.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and perform routine maintenance on furnaces, coating systems, blasting equipment, and other manufacturing machinery.
• Prepare and mix production materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor process parameters and ensure compliance with production specifications and quality standards.
• Complete process logs, travelers, and production documentation to maintain traceability.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements.
• Follow all environmental, chemical handling, and waste disposal procedures.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing, chemical processing, coating, heat treatment, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, specifications, and procedure manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to safely work with chemicals, industrial equipment, and production machinery.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform measurements and calculations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow detailed processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support cross-training activities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, coatings, chemical processing, or heat treatment operations.
• Experience operating furnaces, blasting equipment, coating systems, or other industrial processing equipment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with regulated processes and quality documentation.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, noise, and industrial equipment.
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, and handling of parts and materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely move materials throughout the work area.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety protocols.