Job Description:
Job Description About the Company IBC Group is an industrial solutions provider specializing in advanced metal coatings, component repair, and performance engineering. We partner with manufacturers to extend the life of critical equipment, improve performance, and solve challenges related to wear, corrosion, and durability. Our capabilities include a wide range of thermal spray and performance coating technologies, supported by metallurgical expertise to ensure solutions meet demanding specifications. From restoring worn components to enhancing new parts, our work helps customers reduce downtime and improve reliability across a variety of industries. IBC Group operates focused on leveraging advanced surface engineering solutions globally. IBC Group is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our company, please visit our websites:., or. IBC Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time employees at IBC Coatings Technologies qualify for additional benefits like medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off (i.e. vacation), and retirement savings options.
About the Position:
We are seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined individual to join our production team as an Entry-Level Thermal Spray Operator. This hands-on position involves preparing, masking, and applying thermal spray coatings to customer parts using specialized equipment. Employees will learn to operate thermal spray equipment, manual lathes, and robotic systems. Previous thermal spray experience is not required. Individuals with welding, machining, sandblasting, and/or industrial manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare customer parts for coating through cleaning, abrasive blasting (sandblasting), and masking.
Set up and operate thermal spray equipment to apply coatings according to work instructions and specifications.
Learn to operate manual lathes and robotic equipment used during the coating process.
Safely move and position customer parts using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
Inspect parts and completed work to ensure quality standards and customer requirements are met.
Read and follow work orders, operating procedures, and safety instructions.
Maintain accurate production records and keep work areas and equipment clean and organized.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a loose-fitting respirator, and follow all safety procedures.
Cross-train in other production-related departments, including Shipping & Receiving as workload requires.
Support and complete additional projects and tasks assigned by your direct supervisor. Follow all internal quality policies, OSHA safety regulations, and company safety policies, including the use of required PPE.
Job Requirements:
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident required (sponsorship will not be provided for this position).Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to work independently and as part of a team.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
Ability to use hand tools, measuring instruments, and industrial equipment.
Ability to perform continuous physical work in an industrial environment, including standing and walking for the majority of the shift, frequent bending and lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and safely operating material handling equipment in a non-temperature-controlled facility.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately identify, count, and handle customer parts.
Basic computer skills necessary to complete shipping and receiving transactions and documentation.
Previous experience in manufacturing, welding, machining, fabrication, or a similar hands-on environment highly desired. Experience using forklift and overhead cranes preferred but not required.
