Precision Thermal Spray Technician - Turbine Coatings

Mechanical-Dynamics-; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical-Dynamics- is seeking an experienced technician to support repair and manufacturing of turbine parts by applying protective thermal spray coatings. Duties include loading programs into ABB robots, operating HVOF and plasma spray systems, and ensuring coating thickness per specifications.

The role requires 3–5 years in plasma/thermal spray, familiarity with turbine components, reading blueprints, and proper use of measurement tools. Shifts include days/nights and possible weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
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• Minimum 3–5 years of experience operating plasma spray or thermal spray equipment.
• 3–5 years of experience coating industrial gas turbine components (turbine blades, vanes, combustion parts, transition pieces, shrouds).
• Knowledge of plasma, HVOF, and bond coat processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and process specs.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVOF and plasma spray equipment per work instructions.
• Prepare surfaces via cleaning, masking, grit blasting, and coating adhesion checks.
• Handle and prepare thermal spray materials for coating processes.
• Apply coatings to various substrates following specified parameters and thickness requirements.
• Verify coating thickness and surface finish with approved inspection methods.
• Document coating processes and data; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Plasma spray

Thermal spray coating

HVOF

Blueprints & drawings

Measurement tools

Quality standards

Basic arithmetic

Shifts availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training (preferred)

Tools

HVOF spray equipment

Plasma spray equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Grit blasting equipment

Job description

Mechanical-Dynamics- is seeking an experienced technician to support repair and manufacturing of turbine parts by applying protective thermal spray coatings. Duties include loading programs into ABB robots, operating HVOF and plasma spray systems, and ensuring coating thickness per specifications.

The role requires 3–5 years in plasma/thermal spray, familiarity with turbine components, reading blueprints, and proper use of measurement tools. Shifts include days/nights and possible weekends.