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Advanced Coating Technician

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26.72/hr - $26.72/hr

1+ years exp

RTX is a leader in aerospace and defense, committed to solving tough challenges to create a safer world. The Advanced Coating Technician will perform surface preparation, coating, finishing, and inspection of various fabricated parts, ensuring compliance with engineering and quality specifications.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform surface preparation, coating, finishing, and inspection of a wide range of fabricated parts, assemblies, composite structures, airframes, and test equipment

Utilize various coating technologies and processes including paints, epoxies, urethanes, powder coat, electrolytic, mechanical, and immersion applications to ensure compliance with engineering, manufacturing, and quality specifications

Set up, adjust, and operate robotic, automatic, and manual coating equipment, as well as spray guns, airbrushes, hoists, fixtures, and other specialized tools

Perform masking, grit blasting, chemical etching, and other preparation operations; mix and adjust coating materials to required specifications; and conduct process verifications such as temperature, humidity, and cleanliness checks

Troubleshoot and make minor equipment adjustments, handle hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety and environmental requirements, and maintain accurate records and documentation

Perform in-process inspection and verification using standard and precision measuring instruments to ensure proper coating application and component conformance

Collaborate with engineering, Process Floor Support, and other technical personnel in the implementation of new coatings or procedures, and perform rework or corrective actions as required

Ensure all work is conducted safely and in accordance with prescribed operating instructions, PPE requirements, and regulatory standards

Qualification

Advanced coatings applicationSurface preparation techniquesHazardous materials handlingCoating equipment troubleshootingPPE compliance

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)

Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight

Minimum 1 year of experience in applying advanced coatings such as paints, epoxies, and urethanes on fabricated parts, assemblies, or composite structures. performing surface preparation using Bondo©, masking, grit blasting, sanding, and chemical rinsing processes. Work from instructions, blueprints, or written procedures

Minimum 1 year of experience preparing, measuring, mixing, and adjusting paints to desired thickness, selecting correct nozzles, pressure setting, or other coating solutions to meet viscosity and specification requirements. Experienced in troubleshooting and making minor adjustments to coating equipment to maintain proper operation

Minimum 1 year of experience handling hazardous materials, including mixing, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, in compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Experience working in environments requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as air hoods, respirators, or Tyvek garments

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees