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StandardAero · 1 day ago

Apprentice - Thermal Spray, Coating Technician

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. They are seeking an Apprentice - Thermal Spray, Coating Technician to operate spray systems and apply Thermal Spray coatings to parts while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Selects, prepares solutions or coatings according to formulas and specifications and creates spray recipes and sequences for spraying

Plans, develops, writes, revises, documents, tests, implements and controls programs for robots as applicable

Operates blasting equipment to clean and prepare the surface of materials and components

Prepares and masks parts with fixtures, rubber, tape, tafa, antibond or metal masks prior to coating

Sets up and operates various types of manual, semi-automatic and/or robotic spray systems to apply substances to parts

Removes masking, cleans overspray and washes parts

Inspects surfaces visually for defects and compliance with specifications using micrometers, calipers, elcometers, profilometers, or related devices prior to and after applying coating

Cleans and maintains spray/coating equipment, fixtures and blast cabinets

Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes

Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements

Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements

Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements

Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions

Carries out other duties as assigned

Qualification

Thermal Spray CoatingMechanical AptitudePrecision Measuring InstrumentsBlueprint InterpretationProduction Management Systems

Required

Possess a strong mechanical aptitude

Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments

Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints

Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, reworks process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals and MSDS labels

Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day

Regularly required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods