Thermal Spray Lead

Bodycote; Hebron Estates (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Job summary

Bodycote in Hebron, Kentucky seeks a Lead - Thermal Spray Technician to oversee shift operations, perform HVOF and plasma coating tasks, and ensure adherence to customer specs and job folders.

You will set up parameters, supervise a team, inspect work, and document data while maintaining safety and housekeeping. ITAR compliance and forklift certification are required, with overtime possible. This role focuses on aerospace and land-based power generation markets, offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance requires US citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years lead or supervisory experience, preferably in thermal spray.
• Preferred understanding of preparation, coating, and finishing processes.
• Must lead, direct and motivate employees; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and guides shift employees while performing production duties.
• Set up parameters and operate thermal spray equipment and robotics.
• Review job folders to verify masking, cleaning, blasting, and coating requirements; blueprint reading is preferred.
• Follow in-process inspection procedures to ensure compliance with specs.
• Record and sign off data defined in the job folder.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping; address irregularities with supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint Reading

Thermal Spray

Quality Inspection

Forklift Certification

English Proficiency

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Robotics

Thermal Spray Equipment

Precision Measuring

Job description

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team! Our Hebron location primarily supports the Aerospace and Land Based Power Generation markets, developing advanced engineered thermal spray coating solutions and providing Best in Class support to our world-wide customer base.

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Position Summary

Based in Hebron, Kentucky the Lead - Thermal Spray Technician will perform essential job functions associate with thermal spray processes under the direction of the Production Supervisor to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed. As a Lead Thermal Spray Technician you will be responsible for performing HVOF, plasma and/or other thermal spray coating operations per customer requirements and job folder specifications.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Under limited supervision, directs and guides the essential job functions of shift employees while performing similar duties of production.
• Assists with operations, control and monitoring of thermal spray and related equipment as required and written in procedures on shop traveler and/or customer paperwork.
• Review job folder to verify area of part to be masked, cleaned and/or blasted and coated. Confirm all pre-coating requirements have been completed according to job folder specification. Blueprint reading is a preferred skill.
• Set-up parameters and process and operate thermal spray equipment and robotics.
• Follow in-process inspection procedures as needed to verify current operation meets customer and technical plan requirements.
• Competency in use of basic precision measuring instruments.
• Record and sign off on all applicable data defined in the job folder.
• Brings any unusual problem or irregularity to the attention of supervisor.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Qualifications

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years lead or supervisory experience preferably in thermal spray industry
• Preferred understanding of the preparation and coating and finishing processes
• Must have the ability to lead, direct and motivate employees.
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a sitting and/or standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.