Thermal Spray Technician (2nd or 3rd shift, Mon-Fri)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks a Thermal Spray Technician (Level I) to learn and perform thermal spray applications in a climate-controlled, modern facility. You will work with experienced technicians, gaining hands-on experience and gradually taking on more responsibilities as skills grow, under supervision.

The role focuses on safety, quality standards, and learning various processes and equipment through our in-house training program and hands-on practice.

Qualifications

• Familiar with thermal spray processes and safety/quality standards.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on training.
• Understand basic CNC concepts and machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with thermal spray applications under guidance.
• Learn equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Develop skills through a structured in‑house training program.
• Contribute to quality restoration of turbine engine components.

Skills

Thermal spray processes

Quality standards

Manual spray techniques

CNC basics

Tools

Thermal spray equipment

Job description

The Thermal Spray Technician (Level I) is a position in the field of thermal spray application. Thermal Spray is a process used to apply a wide array of materials using manual spray techniques and computer programmed applications (CNC) to metal. The department specializes in depositing various materials (melted or heated) onto turbine engine components for the purpose of dimensional restoration using thermal spray equipment.

This position will work alongside experienced thermal spray technicians that will allow continuous interaction for acquiring the techniques, knowledge, and skills of the job. You will become familiar with various types of processes, equipment, and learn about safety and quality standards while developing your thermal spray technique all under the supervision of a professional team of technicians. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities, giving you hands‑on experience, growth, and additional responsibilities.

The position performs its primary functions in a climate-controlled and modern state‑of‑the‑art facility. Through our extensive in‑house training program, the successful applicant will be instructed via a series of computer based and hands‑on training, the necessary skills of the position.