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Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.
Position Summary:
Based in Hebron, KY the Thermal Spray Technician will perform essential job functions associate with thermal spray coating operations under the direction of the Production Supervisor to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed.
Essential Job Functions:
(Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.
This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer's inventory and as such will 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 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 job folder
Attention to detail with a focused goal of zero rework
Maintaining high quality output
Excellent record of attendance with flexibility to work overtime as needed
Assisting supervisor in developing processes that will improve operations
100% on-time delivery of assigned projects
Effective communication and collaboration with supervisor, plant leadership and coworkers
Observe all Environmental, Health and Safety Policy requirements: Keeping work area neat and orderly at all times
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Wearing appropriate respiratory gear when in thermal spray booth
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent and a technical certification or two year degree in a technical field
Working experience in a production environment that demonstrates capability to learn thermal spray processes
Ability to perform mechanical measurements (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
Organized, detailed 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: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.
Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
Ability to lift up to 50 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
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
