Thermal Spray Technician — Turbine Coatings Expert

MD&A; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MD&A is seeking a skilled technician for thermal spray coating of turbine components. Responsibilities include operating HVOF and plasma spray systems, surface preparation, and material handling in a manufacturing setting. The candidate will read engineering drawings, monitor coating quality, and maintain equipment with preventive maintenance.

Safety and precise documentation are essential. The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience with plasma or thermal spray processes, including

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with preferred technical/vocational training.
• Minimum 3–5 years operating plasma or thermal spray coating equipment.
• 3–5 years coating industrial gas turbine components (blades, vanes, shrouds, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVOF and PLASMA spray equipment per work instructions.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, masking, grit blasting, and ensuring coating adhesion.
• Handle and prepare thermal spray materials (powders) for coating processes.
• Apply HVOF/Plasma coatings on various substrates with precise parameter control.
• Verify coating thickness and surface finish using approved inspection methods.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, coating specs, and process sheets.
• Maintain routine equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE requirements; promote safe practices.
• Document spray and coating processes, material usage, and quality checks.

Skills

Detail orientation

Blueprint interpretation

Quality focus

Education

HS diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training

Tools

ABB Robots

HVOF spray equipment

Plasma spray equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

MD&A is seeking a skilled technician for thermal spray coating of turbine components. Responsibilities include operating HVOF and plasma spray systems, surface preparation, and material handling in a manufacturing setting. The candidate will read engineering drawings, monitor coating quality, and maintain equipment with preventive maintenance.

Safety and precise documentation are essential. The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience with plasma or thermal spray processes, including