Thermal Spray Lead — Coatings, 1st Shift

MD&A; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is hiring an on-site 1st Shift Thermal/Coating Lead for the Industrial Gas Turbines Division in San Antonio, Texas. The role directs coating strategies, trains staff, and ensures adherence to process instructions and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of thermal spray experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage day-to-day operations at the San Antonio service center.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in thermal spray operations and the ability to lead, direct, and motivate employees.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide shift employees in production and coating duties.
• Assist with operation, control, and monitoring of thermal spray processes/equipment per procedures.
• Review job folders to verify masking, cleaning, blasting, and coating steps.
• Ensure pre-coating requirements are completed per job router.
• Record data and sign off on router information.
• Collaborate with shift supervisor and escalate irregularities as needed.
• Review routers to ensure all sign-offs are completed.
• Promote EHS initiatives and quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermal spray equipment

Job description

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is hiring an on-site 1st Shift Thermal/Coating Lead for the Industrial Gas Turbines Division in San Antonio, Texas. The role directs coating strategies, trains staff, and ensures adherence to process instructions and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of thermal spray experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage day-to-day operations at the San Antonio service center.