Thermal Spray Technician I - 3rd Shift

Bodycote; Clarendon (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Thermal Spray Technician I in North Clarendon, VT. The technician will perform HVOF, plasma, and other thermal spray coating operations while ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety procedures. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and technical certification, as well as experience in a production environment. Strong communication, documentation skills, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role, which also offers opportunities for process improvement and collaboration in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Ability to perform mechanical measurements using micrometers, calipers.
• Working experience in a production environment with thermal spray processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVOF, plasma and/or other thermal spray coating operations.
• Follow in-process inspection procedures to verify operations meet requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all assigned spray operations.

Skills

Mechanical measurements

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma and technical certification or two-year degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Large multi-axis robotics

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Thermal Spray Technician I
Location: North Clarendon, VT

The Thermal Spray Technician is responsible for performing HVOF, plasma and/or other thermal spray coating operations per customer requirements and job folder specification.

Responsibilities

• Care and treatment of customer inventory; 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 the 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 the job folder.
• Attention to detail with a focused goal of zero rework and maintaining high quality output.
• Excellent attendance with flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Assist supervisor in developing processes that will improve operations.
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery of assigned projects.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with supervisor, plant leadership and co-workers.
• Observe all Environmental, Health and Safety policy requirements, including:
• Keeping work area neat and orderly at all times.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Wearing appropriate respiratory gear when in the thermal spray booth.

Qualifications

• CTAR compliance requirement: candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Education: High School diploma and a technical certification or two-year degree in a technical field.
• Working experience in a production environment with the ability to learn thermal spray processes.
• Ability to perform mechanical measurements (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Organized, detail-oriented 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

• Must be able to work in a sitting or standing position for extended periods in an industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• 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.