Thermal Spray Technician: Growth & Tuition Reimbursement

Techmetals; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Six paid holidays

PTO: 2 weeks per year

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid weekly

Uniforms provided

Boot reimbursement

Safety glasses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Techmetals, Inc. in Dayton, OH is seeking a Thermal Spray Technician to operate and program flame/thermal spray equipment, including Plasma, HVOF, and Twin Wire Arc systems, applying coatings per instructions and quality standards.

We offer a stable, growing environment with ongoing training, generous benefits, and tuition reimbursement. U.S. Citizenship is required due to work in aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries.

Qualifications

• At least one year of Thermal Spray experience with Plasma or HVOF equipment.
• Metallurgy experience/background is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program flame/thermal spray equipment, including Plasma, HVOF, and Twin Wire Arc systems, to apply coatings according to work instructions and quality standards.
• Prepare parts for thermal spray processes by masking, grit blasting, setup, and post-process unmasking tasks.
• Monitor process parameters and maintain detailed records to ensure adherence to production schedules and customer specifications.
• Perform routine inspection of coated parts, identifying defects and ensuring conformance to quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic maintenance to support smooth and efficient thermal spray operations.
• Follow all safety protocols for handling paints, chemicals, and protective equipment within the shop environment.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to support production goals and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Thermal spray experience

Education

Metallurgy background (plus)

Tools

Plasma equipment

HVOF equipment

Twin Wire Arc systems

Job description

Techmetals, Inc. in Dayton, OH is seeking a Thermal Spray Technician to operate and program flame/thermal spray equipment, including Plasma, HVOF, and Twin Wire Arc systems, applying coatings per instructions and quality standards.

We offer a stable, growing environment with ongoing training, generous benefits, and tuition reimbursement. U.S. Citizenship is required due to work in aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries.