Thermal Spray Tech I - 1st Shift

Bodycote; Hebron Estates (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote in Hebron, KY is seeking a Thermal Spray Technician to perform essential coating operations under supervision, ensuring customer specifications are met. The role requires adherence to ITAR, safety protocols, and precise data documentation throughout the spray process.

Responsibilities include validating job folders, applying coatings, and maintaining traceability. A high school diploma with technical training and experience in a production setting are preferred; familiarity with

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance is required; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus a technical certification or two-year technical degree.
• Experience in a production environment with capability to learn thermal spray processes.
• Ability to perform mechanical measurements (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Organized, detailed, and accurate with good written and verbal communication.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel/Word) and proper documentation skills.
• Plasma/thermal spray or HVOF experience preferred; robotics familiarity is a plus.
• Thermal spray process experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform thermal spray coating operations under supervision.
• Verify parts according to job folders, including masking, cleaning, and coating steps.
• Record and sign off data in the job folder and ensure traceability.
• Report coating issues, damaged parts, or tooling to lead.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure conformance to specs.
• Follow in-process inspection procedures to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure on-time completion and high-quality output.
• Observe Health and Safety policies and wear PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Calipers

Micrometers

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!

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, KY the Thermal Spray Technician will perform essential job functions associate with thermal spray coating operations under the direction of the Production Supervisor to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• 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.
• 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.
• Record and sign off on all applicable data defined in the job folder
• Report all coating problems, inaccuracies in job folder, damaged parts and/or tooling and fixtures to Thermal Spray Lead
• Make appropriate use of coating materials, equipment and documentation
• Follow in-process inspection procedures as needed to verify current operation meets customer and technical plan requirements
• Completion of assigned spray operation in timely, accurate manner per work instructions
• Accurate documentation of required data within job folder
• Attention to detail with a focused goal of zero rework
• Maintaining high quality output
• Excellent record of attendance with flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Assisting supervisor in developing processes that will improve operations
• 100% on-time delivery of assigned projects
• Effective communication and collaboration with supervisor, plant leadership and coworkers
• Observe all Environmental, Health and Safety Policy requirements:
  • Keeping work area neat and orderly at all times
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Wearing appropriate respiratory gear when in thermal spray booth

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 and a technical certification or two year degree in a technical field
• Working experience in a production environment that demonstrates capability to learn thermal spray processes
• Ability to perform mechanical measurements (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Organized, detailed and accurate
• Good communication skills with co-workers and management
• Documentation skills with basic MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Previous Plasma, thermal spray and/or HVOF spray experience preferred
• Familiarity with large multi-axis robotics and associated programming tools preferred
• Advanced documentation and computer skills preferred
• Thermal spray process experience preferred

Physical & Mental Demands:

The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a 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 50 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.